Thomas Fogarty Langley Hill Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2021 (750ml) *
Product price
$52.99
Description
Cool-climate Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains tends to trade opulence for tension, and this bottling from Thomas Fogarty, drawn from the Langley Hill Vineyard in the 2021 vintage, sits squarely in that camp. It is a single-vineyard expression of a grape that responds well to elevation and marine influence, giving fruit that ripens slowly and holds its acidity.
Expect citrus oil, yellow apple and white flowers on the nose, with a savory edge of crème fraîche, almond skin and a touch of mint. The palate is generous but never heavy, plush fruit held in check by bright, nervy acids that drive the wine forward. The finish leans mineral and clean, all crushed rock, slate and citrus rind, long and vibrant. It drinks beautifully now and has the structure to reward patience.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Thomas Fogarty |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The 2021 Chardonnay Langley Hill Vineyard is the most complete and multifaceted example of the Fogarty estate whites. The nose marries the oily richness of the Damiana with the treble-driven tones of the Portola Springs, with aromas of citrus oil, yellow apples, crème fraîche and almond skin. The palate offers plush generosity and agile tension, concluding with a spry, lengthy finish of crushed rocks and citrus rind. A clear favorite of this lineup, this is delicious already, but I look forward to following it for over a decade. (Wine Advocate, April 2024)
The 2021 Chardonnay Langley Hill Vineyard bristles with tension and energy. Bright acids drive through a core of lemon peel, white flowers, mint, crushed rocks and slate. Nervy but not at all austere, the 2021 impresses with its vibrancy. A clean, mineral-drenched finish adds to the allure here, which is considerable. (Vinous, November 2023)