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2016 Thomas Fogarty Langley Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

6 available
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Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

5 available
Bid *
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Crisp...warm aromas of roasted apple, lemon peel and flint arise on the nose... There is compelling grip to the sip immediately, revealing bright Meyer lemon, tangerine flesh, almond and oak flavors. Both full bodied and racy...

94Jeb Dunnuck

...a classic, complete Chardonnay that has textbook notes of caramelized citrus, white flowers, crushed rocks, and spice...medium-bodied...hits the palate with a nicely balanced, rounded texture, integrated acidity, and no shortage of length.

93The Wine Advocate

...opens in the glass with a delicate nose of pear, toasted nuts and chamomile...medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and intense, with a layered mid-palate, tangy acids and a long, chalky finish.

93Vinous / IWC

Exotic and tropical, with striking textural resonance...fleshes out with notable richness. Candied orange peel, mint and honeyed notes infuse this oily, unctuous Chardonnay.

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2016 Thomas Fogarty Langley Hill Vineyard Chardonnay