Thomas Fogarty Bella Vida Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

“Readers should do whatever they can to taste these wines.” -Antonio Galloni

94 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 94 Points, Vinous – 93 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate

This comes from their beloved estate single-vineyard: Bella Vida Vineyard. It’s a gorgeous site in the Santa Cruz Mountains, planted in at 550 feet elevation, just four miles from the Pacific Ocean. That proximity to the coast matters. It creates cool nights, bracing sea spray influence, and the kind of natural acidity you can’t replicate anyway else. The result is electric, acid-forward, pure-fruited Chardonnay that bridges the gap between oak lovers and stainless steel devotees. It’s super bright and elegant with just enough richness to satisfy both camps.

Triple 93+ point scores. 94 from Wine Enthusiast who called out the “Ample body where lemon zest and white pepper flavors add sharp spice to the subtly buttered core.” 94 more from Antonio Galloni and Vinous who called it “layered and beautifully persistent” and more importantly “will come alive at the dinner table.”