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Sunday, March 18, 2018 - Purchased at winery. These SCMtns appellation chards are always age-worthy standouts in the Fogarty lineup, but this bottle really takes the cake. From a really difficult vintage, no less. Pours a shimmering, healthy gold and tastes fresh as a daisy -- no signs of decay anywhere. Per usual, really hits its stride as it comes up from fridge temp.

Signature searing, fresh lemon. Great tension/balance between the bright citrus and the rich caramel, pineapple, and lime curd. Long, chiseled finish. 93+, with another point or two of upside, even at this later stage of the game. No clue when this goes over the hill, but expect it to be very long-lived by CA chard standards. Outstanding QPR -- as will all vintages of this wine: buy lots, drink often, but save enough to be able to enjoy its entire lifespan.

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