Foxen
7200 Guillermo Grosso Sangiovese
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
In a great spot. Fennel bulb, orange peel, marmalade, prune, smoke, cedar, cherry and nice acid. 13.8 abv.
In a great spot. Fennel bulb, orange peel, marmalade, prune, smoke, cedar, cherry and nice acid. 13.8 abv.
Feb 6th, 2021
This was fun. 50/50 Cab/Sangiovese Blend. It has the core of Sangiovese with juicy underripe red fruits, black cherry, herbal spice and leather, but the structure of cab with the tannin in the finish, with added plum. It’s starting to channel a small amount of savory notes, so this is probably drinking at peak.
This was fun. 50/50 Cab/Sangiovese Blend. It has the core of Sangiovese with juicy underripe red fruits, black cherry, herbal spice and leather, but the structure of cab with the tannin in the finish, with added plum. It’s starting to channel a small amount of savory notes, so this is probably drinking at peak.
Jun 25th, 2019
Paired very well with roasted rosemary leg of lamb!
Paired very well with roasted rosemary leg of lamb!
May 19th, 2015
Holiday vino! This little beauty came in my last shipment from Foxen, one of my favorite producers in Santa Barbara county. The Guillermo Grasso is Foxen’s take on a new world Tuscan - a 50:50 Sangiovese (Faith Vineyard)-Cabernet Sauvignon (Vogelzang Vineyard). 22 months in French Oak - 40% new - gives this wine a hefty punch of tannin and body. While the Vogelzang Vineyard is well known for producing wonderfully complex Cabernet, I’m not as familiar with Faith Vineyard - however a quick Google search shows that the Vineyard, located in Santa Ynez, specializes in Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc on a 7 acre plot. Though Foxen recommends cellaring this one for a few years to mellow out - I’m drinking it early. Paired with fish tacos. ~$35 | #foxen #santaynezvalley #supertuscan
On the eyes: Deep, concentrated blood red, bright - but hazy (unfined and unfiltered), med+ stain, med+ tears, no gas.
On the nose: Strawberry, cherry, rose hips, pencil shavings, tobacco, and a bit of earthy funk. Med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med+ tannin, med+ alcohol, full body, firm and tight. Red currants, raspberry, floral high notes, cigar box, and worn leather. A bit cloying and rambunctious - it would benefit from a year or two in the cellar, but still very yummy! Decant it and enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Holiday vino! This little beauty came in my last shipment from Foxen, one of my favorite producers in Santa Barbara county. The Guillermo Grasso is Foxen’s take on a new world Tuscan - a 50:50 Sangiovese (Faith Vineyard)-Cabernet Sauvignon (Vogelzang Vineyard). 22 months in French Oak - 40% new - gives this wine a hefty punch of tannin and body. While the Vogelzang Vineyard is well known for producing wonderfully complex Cabernet, I’m not as familiar with Faith Vineyard - however a quick Google search shows that the Vineyard, located in Santa Ynez, specializes in Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc on a 7 acre plot. Though Foxen recommends cellaring this one for a few years to mellow out - I’m drinking it early. Paired with fish tacos. ~$35 | #foxen #santaynezvalley #supertuscan
On the eyes: Deep, concentrated blood red, bright - but hazy (unfined and unfiltered), med+ stain, med+ tears, no gas.
On the nose: Strawberry, cherry, rose hips, pencil shavings, tobacco, and a bit of earthy funk. Med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med+ tannin, med+ alcohol, full body, firm and tight. Red currants, raspberry, floral high notes, cigar box, and worn leather. A bit cloying and rambunctious - it would benefit from a year or two in the cellar, but still very yummy! Decant it and enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Great combo. Cab adds some nice structure to the aromatics of the sangio. Foxen always delivers.
Great combo. Cab adds some nice structure to the aromatics of the sangio. Foxen always delivers.
Dec 21st, 2017
Nice berries with a little earthy funk.
Nice berries with a little earthy funk.
Sep 19th, 201550/50 cab/sangiovese. Nice dark fruit and structure from the former and brighter tones and acidity from the latter. Didn't evolve much in the glass but tasty and good with food.
50/50 cab/sangiovese. Nice dark fruit and structure from the former and brighter tones and acidity from the latter. Didn't evolve much in the glass but tasty and good with food.
Aug 12th, 2015