Foxen

7200 Grassini Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.038 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Chris McClellan

Wow! Great cab.

Wow! Great cab.

Mar 25th, 2016
Paul T HB

Still don’t know why this tastes like a 2010 Bordeaux, but I’ll take it. Nice bottle of wine despite the short cork, c’mon spend some money on your corks.

Still don’t know why this tastes like a 2010 Bordeaux, but I’ll take it. Nice bottle of wine despite the short cork, c’mon spend some money on your corks.

Oct 15th, 2023
Paul T HB

Wow 😳, thought I opened a Frenchy by mistake. I need to find some more this

Wow 😳, thought I opened a Frenchy by mistake. I need to find some more this

Jan 30th, 2022
Jon C
9.0

Tightly wound but opening up nicely. Long finish through from the first sip with great mouth feel. Some earthy tones.

Tightly wound but opening up nicely. Long finish through from the first sip with great mouth feel. Some earthy tones.

Mar 23rd, 2018
Arnold Platzker

Excellent cab from Happy Canyon. Good nose, tannins well digested and good finish with a hint of sweetness. Even better the second day.

Excellent cab from Happy Canyon. Good nose, tannins well digested and good finish with a hint of sweetness. Even better the second day.

Dec 18th, 2017
Bill Kreitz

Full body smooth finish full of black and red fruits. Wonderful cab with excellent veal 2013

Full body smooth finish full of black and red fruits. Wonderful cab with excellent veal 2013

Mar 16th, 2017
Michael O'Sullivan

❤️ holding up fine in 2017...

❤️ holding up fine in 2017...

Feb 15th, 2017
James Baxter

Could have easily saved this Cab for several more years, but duty calls. Known for their Pinot's, the Cab is a winner. No filtration or fining and it's solid.

Could have easily saved this Cab for several more years, but duty calls. Known for their Pinot's, the Cab is a winner. No filtration or fining and it's solid.

Oct 4th, 2016
Zachary Price

Part of one of my Foxen wine shipments, always a pleasure to drink - and why not tonight?!? The Grassini vineyard, a relatively new vineyard planted in 2002, specializes in Bordeaux varietals, in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA (designated in 2009). Happy Canyon is located in the easternmost end of the Santa Ynez valley - a unique microclimate with loamy-clay soils that produce low yielding, highly flavorful wines. Foxen, founded by masters Dick Doré and Bill Wathen in 1985, is one of the most iconic and notable wineries in the Santa Barbara county, (and one of my personal favorites!), that produces high quality Bordeaux and Rhône style single and blended varietal wines. ~$44 | #foxen #cabernertsauvignon #happycanyon

On the eyes: Deep, opaque, purplish-red, med+ stain, med+ stain, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Blackberry, mulberry, stewed sour cherry, and rich earthiness with a bit of smoke and petrol. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med+ acid, Med+ alcohol, full round body. Sour cherry, mulberry, leather, cigar box with a long rich finish. Tastes of Bordeaux. This one drinks young and could use 3-5 in the bottle!

Part of one of my Foxen wine shipments, always a pleasure to drink - and why not tonight?!? The Grassini vineyard, a relatively new vineyard planted in 2002, specializes in Bordeaux varietals, in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA (designated in 2009). Happy Canyon is located in the easternmost end of the Santa Ynez valley - a unique microclimate with loamy-clay soils that produce low yielding, highly flavorful wines. Foxen, founded by masters Dick Doré and Bill Wathen in 1985, is one of the most iconic and notable wineries in the Santa Barbara county, (and one of my personal favorites!), that produces high quality Bordeaux and Rhône style single and blended varietal wines. ~$44 | #foxen #cabernertsauvignon #happycanyon

On the eyes: Deep, opaque, purplish-red, med+ stain, med+ stain, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Blackberry, mulberry, stewed sour cherry, and rich earthiness with a bit of smoke and petrol. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med+ acid, Med+ alcohol, full round body. Sour cherry, mulberry, leather, cigar box with a long rich finish. Tastes of Bordeaux. This one drinks young and could use 3-5 in the bottle!

Apr 13th, 2016
Ryan Mayes

Cooler climate Cabernet. Day 2, smells and tastes French.

Cooler climate Cabernet. Day 2, smells and tastes French.

Mar 16th, 2016