"This vineyard down in Corralitos delivers especially well in this vintage. Aromas of red plum, tart cherry and earthy sagebrush slide into a smoothly textured palate of strawberry, earthy mint and crushed rock flavors. -MK"
93 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
"The 2021 Pinot Noir La Vida Bella Vineyard is another stellar wine in this range. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, mint and crushed flowers lend notable complexity to this mid-weight, savory Pinot. Primary fruit notes lie more in the background in this bottling."
92 Matthew Luczy - Robert Parkers The Wine Advocate
"The 2021 Pinot Noir La Vida Bella Vineyard, from the Corralitos area, is Thomas Fogarty's sole expression of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains. The nose is red-fruited and coniferous, with a poised, fragrant bouquet and medium intensity. It is silky and spry on the palate with moderate length and grip on the finish, perfectly encapsulating the bright-fruited energy this region is known for. The structured winemaking style at Fogarty adds a pleasant tenacity throughout, suggesting this should drink beautifully over the next 6-7 years."
