Fog Mountain Merlot 2022

Fog Mountain Merlot

Region: California, USA

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

ABV: 13.5%

This has lifted aromas of black cherry and spice on the nose. Flavours of strawberry and clove with earthy notes are complemented by a touch of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, round tannins.

Grapes for this wine are selected predominantly from vineyards across California’s North Coast. The mountain slopes offer unique soils and a climate ideally suited for responsible, sustainable agriculture. The fog cools the vineyards, preserving fresh acidity in the grapes and lengthening the ripening period for the development of layered aromatics.

The grapes underwent a cold soak lasting roughly two days. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks followed by around two weeks on skins, which resulted in further structure and tannins. The wine was predominantly aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh, primary fruit aromas. A small portion was aged in neutral French oak barrels for 12-14 months before bottling, to round out the tannins.

Fog Mountain pays homage to the mountain ranges and their cooling fogs, which have a considerable influence on Californian viticulture. These mountains offer unique climatic conditions and varied soils on which to plant vines. At the same time, the fogs create the ideal microclimate, prolonging the growing season and allowing the grapes to ripen fully. All the fruit for these wines is sourced exclusively from sustainably farmed vineyards throughout California, predominantly on the North Coast.