2005 Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon -- Thomas Fogarty Winery Shopping Cart
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Vintage
With some of the lowest yields in recent memory, 2005 wil
go down as one of our most successful and demanding
vintages. Poor weather throughout California in the spring resulted in poor fruit set and consequently lower yields. The small crop and perfect weather during the prime ripening zone allowed us to harvest perfectly ripe fruit packed with flavor and structure.
Vineyards & Winemaking
We sourced Cabernet Sauvignon from three different vineyards located in distinct meso-climates throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. After de-stemming and a 3-7 day cold soak (depending on the fruit) we fermented all lots separately. A large portion of Merlot (25%) was used in blending to add complexity and improve the balance. The wine was aged for 22 months in 30% new French Oak.
This is our finest SCM Cabernet to date and represents the cumulative efforts of years of searching for appropriate sites in the appellation that can properly ripen Bordeaux varietals on a consistent basis.
Tasting Notes
Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is often easily identifiable on first nose as its aromas of cassis, blackberry, fresh loam and tobacco are so unique. There is great concentration and structure, hallmarks of the 2005 vintage. The wine finishes with bright acidity, youthful “mountain” tannins and great length. This wine benefits from decanting at present, and should be an ideal candidate for medium to long term aging in your cellar.
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