Direct from the mountains and into your glass.
In 1976 Dr. Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices, decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in the “Williamson Act”, the property would need an active agricultural purpose. Thankfully, a few fellow Stanford physicians introduced him to the wines of Burgundy and local producers David Bruce, Mount Eden, and Ridge. Today, the almost thirty acres under vine are farmed organically with minimal (if any) irrigation, and reach up to 1900 feet. The property remains in the Williamson Act. This means that the entire Estate of 350 acres is preserved as Heritage Oak and Fir forest, and they are committed to organic and sustainable farming practices. Under the longtime stewardship of winemaker Nathan Kandler, these wines sing with a sense of place, and what a place it is. Dramatic, unique, and gloriously under the radar, welcome to your new favorite historic brand!
