Thomas Fogarty 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 22 with a deceptively nuanced finish

with a deceptively nuanced finish of refined tannins that unwind and widen slowly but ceaselessly

with hints of black licorice

The palate is lively

From the winery: Since our inaugural 1978 vintage

it has a seamless mouthfeel

Thomas Fogarty 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 22 with a deceptively nuanced finishA fantastic Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Thomas Fogarty that reminds us of Burgundy. Recommended. 91 Points Robert Parker: "Sourced from purchased fruit throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2021 Pinot Noir offers a lovely overview of the region. The nose straddles red and black fruits with touches of forest floor and oceanic salinity. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with succulent acidity and subtle tannins. This is a