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2010

Thomas Fogarty Syrah Fat Buck Ridge Vineyard

Tasted 4 November 2016 California · Santa Cruz Mountains

Dead and lifeless. Stewed plum, pepper, barnyard. Serving this as part of a Signature Reserve Tasting was insulting to say the least. Not even worth commenting further on.

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2010

Thomas Fogarty Lexington Meritage

California · Santa Cruz Mountains

Stewed and lifeless. Tasted dirty and manure-ridden. And of course, had that signature thin and diluted Fogarty style to it. In the Pursuit of Balance gone completely awry. Totally disappointing.

Reviewed 4 November 2016
2012

Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard

California · Santa Cruz Mountains

Probably one of the "best" wines in the Pinot lineup, the Rapley Trail had a little bit of forest floor, mulch, and cedar to assist in attempting to wake up the otherwise diluted and watery black…

Reviewed 4 November 2016
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