Thomas Fogarty Winery
In 1982, Dr. Thomas Fogarty established Fogarty Winery. He has been making wine on his beautiful, 25 acre mountain estate for over two decades. Fogarty’s creations include everything from delicate Pinot Noir to robust Cabernet Sauvignon.
| Region: | San Francisco Bay Area |
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| Sub Region: | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Wine: | View all wines |
Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Fogarty Winery makes many different wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Barbera, Chardonnay, and Gewurztraminer. Dr. Fogarty also makes dessert and sparkling wines as well as some more obscure varietals.
The 25 acre estate vineyard at Fogarty Winery is planted mainly with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Merlot and Sangiovese are grown to a lesser extent. At 2,000 feet above sea level, the vineyard receives abundant sun exposure and is cooled by ocean breezes. Dr. Fogarty also buys grapes from other growers.
The 2000 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is a supple wine with restrained strength. It is made with 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. It has a dark color and should benefit with several years of age.
Another great wine is the Fogarty 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is made with 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Like the previous wine, it was produced in limited quantities.
-->Latest News – Thomas Fogarty Winery
- Feb 09, 2007
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New Release from Fogarty Winery
Thomas Fogarty Winery is set to release their 2004 Rapley Trail Pinot Noir. - Jan 15, 2007
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Thomas Fogarty Winery Featured at Wine Tasting Event
January 31st, 2007 – Santa Cruz Mountain’s Thomas Fogarty Winery to be featured at Mantra Restaurant’s “Wine Hour” tasting event in Palo Alto, Ca. - Dec 20, 2006
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Thomas Fogarty Winery Releases First Vineyard-Designated Chardonnays
2006 marks the first year that Santa Cruz Mountains’ Thomas Fogarty Winery will release the first vintage of a series of vineyard designate Chardonnays.
maverick said:
WinO4life - Although i havent tried their new vineyard designate chards, their estate reserve is great place to start.
Posted 564 days ago.
farley said:
The 2003 Reserve Estate Chard is my favorite (and I don't usually like Chardonnay)...it's got enough buttery richness to appease oak lovers, but the minerality and fruit aren't overwhelmed. We also just released 4 single-vineyard Chards that are worth looking into. (Only at the winery, sorry)
Posted 574 days ago.
win04life said:
Big fan of Fogarty's wines. Looking to get my hands on some f their new Chards. Any reccomendations?
Posted 576 days ago.
diamondgirl said:
I'm with Steve, very dissapointed that its gone, but looking forward to the 04. Please keep us in the loop. Thanks Farley!
Posted 590 days ago.
4bottles said:
Too bad about the '03... a day late, a dollar short...the story of my life, haha! I would love to visit your winery, that sounds great.
Posted 591 days ago.
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