Santa Cruz Mountains Wine

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  November 2009

  Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2006

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  No written review

  Wine review by the ness

  
  
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  November 2009

  Thomas Fogarty Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2003

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  Wine review by the ness

  
  
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  November 2009

  Kathryn Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Santa Cruz Mountains 1997

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  A glass of this with Thai food awakens those hidden taste buds. Kathryn Kennedy did it again making one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the region.

  Wine review by windblocker

  
  
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  November 2009

  Kathryn Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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  No written review

  Wine review by windblocker

  
  

• September 2009

  There are numerous options up and down California. Napa and Sonoma, of course, ... Amador a ways to the east, Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey a little bit south, Paso Robles further south, Santa Maria/Santa Ynez/Santa Barbara/Ojai yet further south and Temecula, etc. much further... Read moreThere are numerous options up and down California. Napa and Sonoma, of course, ... Amador a ways to the east, Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey a little bit south, Paso Robles further south, Santa Maria/Santa Ynez/Santa Barbara/Ojai yet further south and Temecula, etc. much further south near San Diego. A huge area to cover, and even one of them such as Napa or Sonoma has much more than you can digest in one or two trips. So the first choice is which area you want to focus on. First time out, Napa or Sonoma seems like a logical starting point. Napa a little more polished and upscale, Sonoma a little more laid back and granola-y, though these are large generalizations and each winery is a little different. LOTS of great wine in both areas. If you want an intimate tasting, Swanson in Napa is one option. You might also look through two older threads on the Snooth Forum, one called 'Going to Napa' and the other 'Going to Sonoma'    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Looking for Intimate Wine... by dmcker

  
  
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  September 2009

  Ridge Monte Bello 1978

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  Smoky and hugely aromatic on the nose with deep liquory red fruits, herb, earth, leather and hints of American oak all layered and well integrated. This remains luxurious in the mouth with rich wild berry and red cherry fruit. It’s a touch simple but powerful with a wonderful... Read moreSmoky and hugely aromatic on the nose with deep liquory red fruits, herb, earth, leather and hints of American oak all layered and well integrated. This remains luxurious in the mouth with rich wild berry and red cherry fruit. It’s a touch simple but powerful with a wonderful intensity and freshness. Firmly at peak and a wonderfully enjoyable bottle. 93pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  September 2009

  Soquel Vineyards Trinity 2006

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  No written review

  Wine review by chinchen cheshire

  
  
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  September 2009

  Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004

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  Bright spicy currants on the nose with a tight ripe fruity peppery taste thingy. Finish is a little sour but overall very complex and enjoyable.

  Wine review by solomania9

  
  
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  September 2009

  Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004

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  Some like it hot and spicy, and I find myself in that crowd sometimes. The oak and tannins are very subtle in this wine, but the citrus and alcohol speaks loud and clear. Rich in dark berry flavors, mild vanilla, and paprika. A bit too sweet.

  Wine review by ccarpita

  
  
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  September 2009

  Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004

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  - Meaty and eucalyptus scented with integrated oak, milk chocolate, and espresso notes balanced against restrained dried currant fruit - -big and soft, pillowy even with nice acidity and resolved tannins, candied strawberry and cherry fruit, elegant, some very well integrated oak... Read more- Meaty and eucalyptus scented with integrated oak, milk chocolate, and espresso notes balanced against restrained dried currant fruit - -big and soft, pillowy even with nice acidity and resolved tannins, candied strawberry and cherry fruit, elegant, some very well integrated oak notes with background hints of earth, a touch of iron and emerging cherry fruit, a touch hot with a nice cherry toned finish. Little menthol and vanilla gives the fruit a touch of a cough lozenge edge, more menthol on the finish, which has a long, juicy black raspberry finale. . 91 pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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