2017 Thomas Fogarty Winery Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard James Thomas's Block

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2021-2032, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Feb 2020

The 2017 Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard James Thomas’s Block has a pale to medium ruby color and very vibrant scents of smoked cranberries, Bing cherries, black cherries, dried citrus peel, dried herbs and a pretty top note of lilac perfume. The palate is medium-bodied and intense with great layering of red and black fruits, earth, spices and bitters. It has a frame of firm, very finely grained tannins and addicting freshness, finishing very long and layered. This is lovely!

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

94
94/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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88 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Drink 2019-2025, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2019

The 2017 Pinot Noir Rapley Trail James Thomas's Block is bright and floral, with good up-front appeal. Like pretty much all of the 2017s here, the James Thomas's Block is missing its customary depth and complexity. I would prefer to drink it on the earlier side, while the sweet red berry fruit remains vibrant.

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Thomas Fogarty Winery
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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