Thomas Fogarty 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains

Item Number: 19884

UPC: 0-746675309719

Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Central Coast
Appellation/AVA: Santa Cruz Mountains
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.8
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Sandstone and fractured shale

Vineyard Notes: The Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards from four distinct regions within the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA: 1) the fractured sandstone soils of Will’s Cabin Vineyard high upon Skyline Blvd, 2) coastal Corralitos, 3) the cool La Honda region and 4) the Summit Road area, which has the highest elevations in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Each vineyard is vinified to highlight it’s own signature identity; this blend harmonizes and intensifies the regional Santa Cruz Mountains character.

Winemaking Notes: Thomas Fogarty's winemaking is focused on allowing the unique signature of each vineyard site to be expressed. The Pinot Noir is fermented in small lots and fermented without the addition of yeast. The maceration period lasts from 2-3 weeks, including a 3-7 day cold soak. The Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir ages for approximately 10 months in French oak barrels, around 15–20% new. The lots are blended and aged further in bottle before release.

Tasting Notes: Full of energy, the flavors and texture of this wine are unmistakably Santa Cruz Mountains in origin with cherry fruit highlighted by spice, mineral and tea accents. It should drink well over the mid term, 4-7 years at minimum.