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Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard James Thomas’s Block 2018 (1.5L Magnum)

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

97 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 95 Points, Vinous

“This is an epic wine from a tiny corner of this mountaintop vineyard. Plush yet vibrant aromas of black raspberry, freshly crumpled purple flowers, minty herbs and tarry peppercorns show on the nose. There’s an herbal streak to the palate, decorating those brisk, engaging and delicious currant flavors, with balanced acidity and peppery spice pushing deep into the finish.”

Original price was: $225.00.Current price is: $109.00.

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97 Points, Wine Enthusiast
This is an epic wine from a tiny corner of this mountaintop vineyard. Plush yet vibrant aromas of black raspberry, freshly crumpled purple flowers, minty herbs and tarry peppercorns show on the nose. There’s an herbal streak to the palate, decorating those brisk, engaging and delicious currant flavors, with balanced acidity and peppery spice pushing deep into the finish.

95 Points, Vinous
The 2018 Pinot Noir Rapley Vineyard James Thomas’s Block is classy, elegant and polished, with gorgeous, captivating inner perfume and fine balance. In a range of the 2018’s where most wines are on the dark, potent side, the James Thomas is quite aromatic and refined. Blood orange, incense, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco linger.

“These are, without question, the most impressive wines I have tasted from Fogarty. Longtime winemaker Nathan Kandler and proprietor Tommy Fogarty hit it out of the park. The Chardonnays are deep, tense and loaded with energy. Pretty much the same is true of the Pinot Noirs, which offer unreal depth, complexity and dynamic energy to match. Winemaking is minimalist. Spontaneous fermentations, modest use of new oak and some stem influence in the Pinots are the norm. Aging in wood is around 16 months, on the long side for California and ideal for these wines. Readers should do whatever they can to taste these wines.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous

What can you even say about this? We have a once in a lifetime opportunity with the legendary Thomas Fogarty trying to lighten his cellar as he patches the torch to the next generation. This an exclusive offer with exclusive pricing you won’t find anywhere else. I just wish I had more bottles to go around. This is easily one of the best offers I’ve had in a long time.

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