Fog Mountain pays homage to the mountain ranges and their cooling fogs, that 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 colling fogs, creates 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.

The wines are aged for six months predominantly in stainless steel tanks, to preserve the fresh primary fruit aromas, with the remainder of the wine aged in neutral French oak barrels, to round out the tannins and add a hint of spice. The Merlot has aromas of baked plums and delicate floral notes on the nose, a palate of dark cherries with well-structured tannins and a long finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon, which includes a small amount of Petit Verdot and Merlot, presents luscious flavours of dried plums, Medjool dates, redcurrants and bright berries with soft tannins and a polished, lingering finish.

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 48-hour cold soak. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks followed by 10-15 days 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. Around 5% was aged in neutral French oak barrels for 12-14 months before bottling, to round out the tannins.

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.