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
The dark garnet 2022 ‘Ma Danseuse’ displays a stunning perfume of black cherries, red rose petals, black plum, violets, and black raspberry with hints of forest floor and cinnamon. A soft entry leads to a fleshy, yet structured, intense mid-palate supported by ultra-fine tannins. The 2022 ‘Ma Danseuse’ strikes a beautiful balance between elegance and power with an exceptionally long, lingering finish.
Scored 96 points by Erin Brooks for Robert Parker on March 20th 2025.