Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Estate 2023 750ml

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Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Estate 2023 750ml

Name: Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Estate 2023 750ml
Brand: Thomas Fogarty
SKU: 995220
Price: 39.9 USD
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Rating: 92.2 (5 reviews)

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$39.90/bottle

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JD 94pts

DC 93pts

VM 92pts

WA 91pts

JS 91pts

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The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is intended as a showcase for the appellation, made from mostly purchased grapes across the region (including La Vida Bella, Mindego Ridge, as well as some estate), and fermented partially whole-cluster before aging 16 months in 20% new French oak, standard across most of the producer’s Pinots. From a cool vintage where the tannins were given ample hangtime to mature, this is a medium-bodied, approachable wine lightly spiced and full of red berry flavor. Drink now through 2033.

Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Santa Cruz County
Sub Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

SKU: 995220

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Winery

Thomas Fogarty

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Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation

Santa Cruz County

Ratings & Reviews

JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

DC 93pts

Decanter

The appellation cuvée is a blend of mostly contracted sites, including La Vita Bella and Mindego Ridge on the western oceanside, as well as unclassified estate fruit, representing a full slate of organic sites. A delightful Pinot Noir, red fruited and floral on the nose with popping candied red fruit on the palate. Aged 12 months in 20% new French oak barrels, with punchdowns during native fermentation, followed by light crossflow filtration on the appellation wines. There’s a light, spicy character with bright notes of cranberries, blood orange, and candied raspberries. The estate features California heritage clones and organic farming, allowing the high alpine viticulture of the region to shine through. The appellation cuvee sees about 30% whole cluster.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains) is a blend from sites in Corralitos with some declassified estate fruit. Incredibly polished and seamless, it opens with tart raspberry, white pepper, alpine herbs and lavender, with a decidedly medium-bodied, old-school bent. Salty undertones and lifted piney notes linger on the finish. This super-complex appellation-level wine is a great representation of what Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir is all about.

WA 91pts

Wine Advocate

Fermented with one-third whole clusters and aged for 10 months, the 2023 Pinot Noir features a lovely nose of pomegranate, blood orange and coniferous overtones. The palate is silky and rich, with a precise finish supported by gentle, structuring tannins. This is a solid, representative introduction to the region and the Fogarty range.

JS 91pts

James Suckling

Pure and powerful, with licorice, birch, spice and cherry aromas before a concentrated palate with flavors of hibiscus, raspberry tea, tamarind, citrus and cranberries that fan out on a structured finish. Crunchy. Drink or hold.

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Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Estate 2023 750ml

Winery

Thomas Fogarty

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Country

United States

Region

California

Appellation

Santa Cruz County

Jeb Dunnuck

Decanter

Vinous Media

Wine Advocate

James Suckling

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