In 1978, Dr. Thomas Fogarty and Michael Martella planted vines and built a small estate winery in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains, 2,000 feet above sea level. The coastal climate, high elevation and thin rocky soils are unique and define the authentic site-expressive wines.

Today Tom Fogarty Jr. runs Thomas Fogarty Winery while Winegrower Nathan Kandler produces distinctive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 25 acres of estate vineyards on 8 unique sites.