Description
'Ma Danseuse' ("My Dancer") was named for Lady Michael by Sir Peter. As a young man attending judo classes in London, Peter took note of the considerably more charming attendees of the dance school across the lane, and in particular, a certain gold medal-winning ballroom dancer to whom he soon extended an invitation out. The future Lady Michael said that she would love to… as long as he was a medal-level ballroom dancer. “I thought he was a rather pushy individual but I do so love to dance.” –Lady Michael. The most feminine of the estate's Pinot Noirs, this wine is made from grapes grown in the coolest, northernmost sections of the Fort Ross-Seaview vineyard, which is oriented towards the marine air moving through the Gualala River canyon.
Notes From The Estate
With a shimmering, dark garnet hue, the 2021 ‘Ma Danseuse’ showcases a gorgeous display of rose petals, black cherry, strawberries, and black raspberries with subtle hints of clove, graphite, and vanilla. A polished, round entry builds to well-integrated tannins in the late midpalate and a soft finish. The wine is structured with impressive density and flesh with great length.
Scored 97 points by Erin Brooks for Robert Parker on October 19th 2023.