Fog Crest

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shaped by coastal fog.

Fog Crest produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, a cool-climate pocket of Sonoma County shaped by Pacific fog and maritime influence. The region's diurnal temperature swings—warm days, cold nights—suit these varieties well, encouraging slow ripening and complexity. The winery's Vineyard Selection Pinot Noir and Laguna West bottlings in both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have been evaluated by Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate. Russian River Valley's gravelly, well-draining soils and fog-moderated growing season produce wines with the region's characteristic balance: ripe fruit tempered by acidity and mineral tension. Fog Crest's focus on these two grapes reflects the valley's strengths—Pinot Noir's silky structure and red-fruit profile, Chardonnay's stone-fruit richness and oak integration.