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<H1>2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Pinot Noir -- Thomas Fogarty Winery Shopping Cart</H1>
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Winemaking<BR>We have been tirelessly refining our winemaking practices for our SCM Pinot Noir. This vintage represents the culmination of our efforts and is representative of the emerging style of Fogarty Pinot Noir. We ferment all of our Pinot Noir in small lots, ranging from .5-3 tons. We utilize between 25-50% whole clusters and ferment the wines without the addition of yeast. Our maceration period lasts from 14-21 days, including a 3-7 day cold soak. We separate the press fraction at the press, this allows us to decide on its inclusion at a later date. We age our Pinot Noir in 3 year air dried French Oak from the forests of Bertranges, Allier and Troncais, of which 28% were new. Our Santa Cruz Mountains bottling is bottled after 10 months in barrel. <BR><BR>Tasting Notes<BR>The 2007 Estate Pinot Noir is one suave Pinot Noir. Red fruits, cola and spice dominate the nose. The mouth is lush with mineral-tinged tannins that are rounded and mouth-coating. With all the supple weight this wine drinks very well in its youth. Slight hints of vanilla and spice from aging in tight-grained French Oak accent the fruit and vineyard spice. The silky texture and depth on the palate allow for this wine to be drunk now or cellared for the mid-term, 4-8 years.<BR><BR>Vineyards<BR>We sourced Pinot Noir from our Rapley Trail and Windy Hill estate vineyards for this bottling. The vineyards are relatively close in proximity, but produce grapes whose resulting wine is distinctly different. This bottling features the highlights of both vineyards and blends their unique characteristics into a delicious wine in its own right. The Fogarty Estate lies on Skyline Blvd., perched overlooking the Silicon Valley. The mountain-top estate sees drastic changes in temperature and lies on some wonderfully interesting and shallow soils. The interaction of climate and soil allow for the production of magnificently interesting and distinctive Pinot Noir.<BR><BR>Vintage<BR>2007, ahh the memories. What a vintage! The statement ‘Vintage of the Century’ is thrown about far too often, but 2007 certainly is in the running. Moderate temperatures and a light crop were the primary factors in the success of the vintage. The wines really seemed to make themselves. Moderate alcohol, good acidity and tannin levels combined with fantastic concentration are the hallmarks of this superlative vintage. The wines should drink well in their youth but seem to be great candidates for aging.<BR><BR></P>
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