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Vineyard: Fox Den
| Owners | Ed Smith, Sue Smith |
| Story | 8 acre vineyard in Green Valley, |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Dutton-Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH
3.47, TA 0.58, 356 cases, $58. Released November 2011 but still available. From a new vineyard source
previously used for Orogeny wines, planted by Dan and Steve in 2002 and located near Occidental. Clones
667, 777 and 115. Highest natural acidity of all the Pinot Noirs. Aged 17 months in 50% new French oak
barrels.
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Very aromatic with hi-spirited scents of fresh berry mash, blueberry pie and spice. Moderately intense
on the mid palate with flavors of raspberries, cherries and a hint of oak, all wrapped in dusty tannins. Notable
for a lively cut of acid on the juicy finish. Very good.
Reviewed April 4, 2012
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2006 Orogeny Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., $34. From an 8-acre vineyard owned by Ed and Sue Smith.
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Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Racy nose showing aromas
of raspberry compote and spice. Complimentary flavors of strawberries,
cranberries, raspberries, currants, and hazelnuts with an earthy underpinning
veering a little toward overripeness. Hi-strung acidity with mild tannins and a
smooth texture. Very good (-).
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2006 Orogeny Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 330
cases, $37. An 8 acre vineyard owned by Ed and Sue Smith on the western edge of Green Valley.
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The
nose is more typical of white wine showing tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla. Black cherry core with
noticeable oak char and tannins, finishing with citrus tang. This one is disjointed and unwelcoming.
Reviewed August 4, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Dutton-Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.47, TA 0.58, 356 cases, $58. Released November 2011 but still available. From a new vineyard source previously used for Orogeny wines, planted by Dan and Steve in 2002 and located near Occidental. Clones 667, 777 and 115. Highest natural acidity of all the Pinot Noirs. Aged 17 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Very aromatic with hi-spirited scents of fresh berry mash, blueberry pie and spice. Moderately intense on the mid palate with flavors of raspberries, cherries and a hint of oak, all wrapped in dusty tannins. Notable for a lively cut of acid on the juicy finish. Very good. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Orogeny Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., $34. From an 8-acre vineyard owned by Ed and Sue Smith. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Racy nose showing aromas of raspberry compote and spice. Complimentary flavors of strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, currants, and hazelnuts with an earthy underpinning veering a little toward overripeness. Hi-strung acidity with mild tannins and a smooth texture. Very good (-). Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Orogeny Fox Den Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 330 cases, $37. An 8 acre vineyard owned by Ed and Sue Smith on the western edge of Green Valley. · The nose is more typical of white wine showing tropical fruits, citrus and vanilla. Black cherry core with noticeable oak char and tannins, finishing with citrus tang. This one is disjointed and unwelcoming. Reviewed August 4, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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