Lexington Wine Co.

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Country of Origin: USA
Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
People: Tom Fogarty, Owner | Nathan Kandler, Winemaker
Viticulture: Practicing Organic

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Lexington Wine Co. 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gist Ranch Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains Login WE 91 WA 90 In Stock

Lexington has its conceptual origins in the late 1970s, when Dr. Thomas Fogarty and Michael Martella founded Thomas Fogarty Winery. At that time they sought knowledge from Paul Draper (Ridge) and Jeffrey Patterson (Mount Eden), who were recognized pioneers of the region. During this period, Fogarty and Martella grew to love the Bordeaux varietals produced by Ridge and Mount Eden. They knew that the property they farmed was too cold to be suitable for wines of this type, but were determined to one day establish a vineyard planted to Bordeaux varieties. Today Tom Fogarty, Jr and Nathan Kandler are the keepers of this vision, and they carry it forward with the exacting and high standards set years ago.

The Lexington wines are sourced from the spectacular Gist Ranch Estate Vineyard located in the heart of Santa Cruz Mountains. Gist Ranch is located on the Pacific Plate in Santa Cruz County at an elevation of 2,400 feet. It is 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon vines were planted by the Fogarty family in 2000, and were carefully farmed to establish optimal organic, sustainable farming practices for ten years before the first release in 2011. There is great importance placed on microbial diversity. Cover-cropping, compost and vermi-compost teas are used to build the mico-flora and fauna of the soil. Irrigation has nearly been eliminated because the soil is so healthy. Most blocks are dry farmed even in drought years. The heavily fractured, Vaqueros Sandstone soils and unique mountain micro-climate produce singular, deeply concentrated wines that demonstrate the power and elegance of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation.

Reviews

  • Lexington Wine Co. 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gist Ranch Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains
    Wine Enthusiast
    Rating: 91 ()
    Dried cedar, light cola, crushed corks, wild-fennel and dark-berry aromas show on the nose of this bottling. The palate's woody frame is also bold, offering mahogany spice against sandy tannins, which wrap around the dark-fruit flavors.
  • Lexington Wine Co. 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gist Ranch Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains
    The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 90 (2/6/2020)
    The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Gist Ranch has a medium to deep ruby color with scents of blackcurrant, blackcurrant bud, bitter chocolate, sandalwood and floral notes with red fruit sparks and a mineral tinge. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a good fruit core and a firm, grainy frame, finishing on a chocolate note with just enough freshness.