title: Thomas Fogarty 2013 Mindego Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)
description: Minty earth tones frame this wine from a dramatic vineyard perched high amid the redwoods and shale soils of this mountainous region that impart forest underbrush, dried lilac and olallieberry aromas. The dark blackberry fruit flavors on the palate are enhanced by marjoram, dark clove, crushed fennel and Christmas spices.
variety: Pinot Noir
designation: Mindego Ridge Vineyard