Thomas Fogarty 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 22 The Blackbird wines—based on an

The Blackbird wines—based on an estate vineyard in Oak Knoll but supplemented by fruit purchased from such illustrious sites as the Hudson and Stagecoach Vineyards—are made under the guidance of Aaron Pott

Its original winemaker was the famous Helen Turley

vanilla and brioche on the nose

Between the pedigree behind the wine and the quality of what is in the bottle

with a deceptively nuanced finish of refined tannins that unwind and widen slowly but ceaselessly

Thomas Fogarty 2021 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 22 The Blackbird wines—based on anA fantastic Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Thomas Fogarty that reminds us of Burgundy. Recommended. 91 Points Robert Parker: "Sourced from purchased fruit throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2021 Pinot Noir offers a lovely overview of the region. The nose straddles red and black fruits with touches of forest floor and oceanic salinity. The palate is fresh and medium bodied, with succulent acidity and subtle tannins. This is a