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2017 Thomas Fogarty Windy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

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

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Smoked cherry, turned earth, mushroom, singed pine and a hint of maple show on the nose...palate begins with a tart raspberry and pomegranate flavor, then picks up floral tones of lavender and rose petal, with hints of game and rosemary arising by the finish.

92The Wine Advocate

...scents of dried black cherries, loamy earth, crushed blueberries and Earl Grey tea leaves with notes of dried herbs, peppercorn and laurel plus an undercurrent of floral perfume...light to medium-bodied with a firm, pleasantly chalky texture, lifted red fruits and a long, very juicy finish.

91Vinous / IWC

...soft and inviting, with lovely textural depth and nuance. Sweet red/purplish berry fruit, wild flowers, mint, licorice and lavender are all finely-knit in a floral inviting Pinot...very pretty.

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

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2017 Thomas Fogarty Windy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir