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Vineyard: Rapley Trail
| Owner | Thomas Fogarty |
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2008 Thomas Fogarty Rapley Trail Vineyard Block B Estate Grown Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., <50 cases, $68. First B Block since 2004. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and
bottled unfiltered.
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Very expressive aromas of wild berries, violets, brioche, graham and a hint of smoky
oak. A delicious panoply of fruit flavors that really stick to your mouth. Dark red berries and
strawberries in abundance with undertones of savory herbs and forest floor. Everything is proportioned
and singing in harmony. This wine’s character supersedes the delicious fruit. Brilliantly crafted and flatout
great. The impeccable balance predicts a long life ahead.
Reviewed June 22, 2010
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2007 Thomas Fogarty Rapley Trail Vineyard Estate Grown Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 125 cases, $48. The first Rapley Trail Pinot
Noir since 2004. Aged in 43% new French oak barrels for 18 months and was
bottled unfiltered.
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Opens slowly in the glass, revealing shy scents of berry
compote and oak. Vivid, fresh fruit saturates the palate showing red and black
cherries and berries with a lingering berry and citrus tang on the finish. Terrific
finesse and very soft in the mouth. A well structured and harmonious wine that
is entirely seductive, but needs time for the aromatics to catch up to the flavors.
Very good (+)
Reviewed June 22, 2010
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2007 Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards Rapley Trail Estate “M” Block Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 75 cases, $68. The
backbone of past Estate Reserve bottlings. Since 2002, two unique
blocks of Rapley Trail Vineyard, B and M, although continuous, are
distinct and bottled separately.
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Gorgeous aromas of black raspberries,
baking spice and violets. There is a plush core of berry fruit with a
ridiculously long finish. Plenty of ripe, fine tannins create the framework
for a long life ahead yet the whole package is approachable now. A stunning wine.
Reviewed March 15, 2009
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2008 Thomas Fogarty Rapley Trail Vineyard Block B Estate Grown Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., <50 cases, $68. First B Block since 2004. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered. · Very expressive aromas of wild berries, violets, brioche, graham and a hint of smoky oak. A delicious panoply of fruit flavors that really stick to your mouth. Dark red berries and strawberries in abundance with undertones of savory herbs and forest floor. Everything is proportioned and singing in harmony. This wine’s character supersedes the delicious fruit. Brilliantly crafted and flatout great. The impeccable balance predicts a long life ahead. Reviewed June 22, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Thomas Fogarty Rapley Trail Vineyard Estate Grown Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 125 cases, $48. The first Rapley Trail Pinot Noir since 2004. Aged in 43% new French oak barrels for 18 months and was bottled unfiltered. · Opens slowly in the glass, revealing shy scents of berry compote and oak. Vivid, fresh fruit saturates the palate showing red and black cherries and berries with a lingering berry and citrus tang on the finish. Terrific finesse and very soft in the mouth. A well structured and harmonious wine that is entirely seductive, but needs time for the aromatics to catch up to the flavors. Very good (+) Reviewed June 22, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards Rapley Trail Estate “M” Block Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
13.7% alc., 75 cases, $68. The backbone of past Estate Reserve bottlings. Since 2002, two unique blocks of Rapley Trail Vineyard, B and M, although continuous, are distinct and bottled separately. · Gorgeous aromas of black raspberries, baking spice and violets. There is a plush core of berry fruit with a ridiculously long finish. Plenty of ripe, fine tannins create the framework for a long life ahead yet the whole package is approachable now. A stunning wine. Reviewed March 15, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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