~ Adrian Fog ~

Adrian Fog was born from the idea that Pinot Noir should have a sense of place and that the vineyard is the birthplace of great wine. All of our vineyards are selected for their individuality.

By hand selecting cool climate fruit from small vineyards, Adrian Fog is able to maintain the unique signature and personality of the vineyard. Each vineyard is selected by considering the effect of coastal fog patterns, clonel differences, age and vine orientation to the sun. Picking, fermentation and barrel ageing are done by keeping all clones and blocks separately. By this madness, we are able to learn and appreciate each wine's nuances and style intimately. Our bottlings are determined by the wine's individuality, our largest bottling is 330 cases and the smallest is 23 cases. Picking, racking, and bottling are scheduled as close to the night of the full moon as possible. We have found that she (Adrian Fog) likes and enjoys the effects of the lunar cycle. We encourage you to drink Adrian Fog on the night of a full moon to enjoy her full seductive essence.

Savoy Vineyard

Anderson Valley, Mendocino County

Located just north of the small town of Philo, Savoy Vineyard’s influence is the cool coastal climate coupled with plenty of sun exposure. The vineyard is planted on the east slope of Anderson Valley supplying a small steep terrace, rolling hills and a bit of valley floor. These variations in the land aid in working with the five clones and seven sections we have selected, giving Savoy depth and complexity. Each section is individually field tested and then picked separately to ensure the personality of the section is not compromised. Tonnage is thinned to 1.5 to 2 tons per acre, concentrating the decadence of the fruit. Savoy's flavor profile ranges from luscious blueberries to sweet red strawberries and black cherries.

~300 cases produced annually.

Two Sisters Vineyard

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Located at the northern end of the Russian River Valley Appellation, Two Sisters vineyard (exclusive to Adrian Fog Winery) was planted in 1955, making it one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in California. The plot is very small, broken up into a northern and southern section. Each section is picked, fermented and aged separately.  The northern section has more concentration of deep fruit (black cherries) while the southern section has complexity and spice. Together they compliment each other and add to the overall personality of the wine.  Black and red cherries combined with a spicy Earl Gray character are hallmarks of the Two Sisters Vineyard.

~90 cases produced annualy.

Oppenlander Vineyard

Anderson Valley, Mendocino County

She is one tasty treat, full of pomegranates, blueberries, currants and just a note of hibiscus flowers. Janey says this would be the wine she would choose to have in a desert island scenario. A Hummer wrapped in a juicy berry pie, big, powerful and a touch obnoxious. The vineyard is just a stone’s throw for the tiny one store town of Comptche, 40 minutes north of the Savoy Vineyard and at a slightly higher elevation. The 2004 is comprised of 5 different clones from two different sections of the vineyard. The clones aid in the complexity and overall richness of the wine.

~160 cases produced annualy.

Hunnicutt Vineyard

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County

She shows the signature deep red fruit character of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Hunnicutt is located between Sebastopol and Freestone just a few miles from the California coast. This area is noted for its complex soil composition, cool climate, and great sun exposure and is comprised of three sections from two different clones.

~120 cases produced annualy.