Foxen
Block 43 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Great flavor of dark cherry I like the T-shirt says if you don’t know Foxen you don’t know ddick
Great flavor of dark cherry I like the T-shirt says if you don’t know Foxen you don’t know ddick
Sep 17th, 2021
2018 vintage. Some cooler, earthier flavors than I’ve ever gotten out of a Bien Nacido Vineyard pinot. That said, it is phenomenal. Just when you think you know a vineyard…
2018 vintage. Some cooler, earthier flavors than I’ve ever gotten out of a Bien Nacido Vineyard pinot. That said, it is phenomenal. Just when you think you know a vineyard…
1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2021
Ranier Cherry, undertones of strawberry and plum and a bit of dried spice. Drinking beautifully now after beating an hour.
Ranier Cherry, undertones of strawberry and plum and a bit of dried spice. Drinking beautifully now after beating an hour.
1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 20202020 vintage. Tasted 2.5 weeks ago (9.3). This go round was a little prettier vs knuckle dragging but bottle wasn't open as long and juice had zero chance of hitting its stride with too many glasses to fill. Still...it didn't suck. 7.23.24.
2020 vintage. Tasted 2.5 weeks ago (9.3). This go round was a little prettier vs knuckle dragging but bottle wasn't open as long and juice had zero chance of hitting its stride with too many glasses to fill. Still...it didn't suck. 7.23.24.
Jul 23rd, 20242020 vintage. Planted to Dijon 667 and Dijon 777 clones. Medium body. Appropriately durty. 7.3.24.
2020 vintage. Planted to Dijon 667 and Dijon 777 clones. Medium body. Appropriately durty. 7.3.24.
Jul 3rd, 2024
We had the 2017 Vintage on 12/30-31/22. This is the last wine of the year. This is a good wine that boasts a fruit forward bouquet and palate. Black cherry, red current and baking spices on the palate. Medium bodied wine that is truly New World. There are some subtleties on the bouquet and palate that really grow on you. The tannins were all smoothed out.
We had the 2017 Vintage on 12/30-31/22. This is the last wine of the year. This is a good wine that boasts a fruit forward bouquet and palate. Black cherry, red current and baking spices on the palate. Medium bodied wine that is truly New World. There are some subtleties on the bouquet and palate that really grow on you. The tannins were all smoothed out.
Dec 31st, 2022
This 2019 was stunning at Foxen’s 7600 facilty a few weeks ago. Having it tonight with Montreal seasoned steak tips but almost can’t eat because each sip is so intriguing. Deeply macerated blueberries and blackberries, earth bracken notes. Fruit is surrounded by herbs and savory spices. Soft tannins but structured and firm. Premier cru level . Hard to imagine a better house than Foxen ( maybe Melville) for the greatest USA Pinots. True Burgundy rivals., while retaining new world fruit. Will probably become an evanescent spice box in 10 years. Gorgeous now. Will try to wait on a bottle to see how it evolves.
This 2019 was stunning at Foxen’s 7600 facilty a few weeks ago. Having it tonight with Montreal seasoned steak tips but almost can’t eat because each sip is so intriguing. Deeply macerated blueberries and blackberries, earth bracken notes. Fruit is surrounded by herbs and savory spices. Soft tannins but structured and firm. Premier cru level . Hard to imagine a better house than Foxen ( maybe Melville) for the greatest USA Pinots. True Burgundy rivals., while retaining new world fruit. Will probably become an evanescent spice box in 10 years. Gorgeous now. Will try to wait on a bottle to see how it evolves.
Oct 10th, 20222018 vintage. Leaner and meaner than the last visit 11.18.21. Dusty sandalwood nose. Bright cherry and muted plum framed by a light/medium body. Angular but still fantastic.
2018 vintage. Leaner and meaner than the last visit 11.18.21. Dusty sandalwood nose. Bright cherry and muted plum framed by a light/medium body. Angular but still fantastic.
Apr 13th, 2022
Fa-Ra-Ra!🎄🎉 A delightful Christmas wine for our smoked turkey!
Fa-Ra-Ra!🎄🎉 A delightful Christmas wine for our smoked turkey!
Dec 26th, 2015Bright, floral, rainier cherry, cinnamon with a lengthy mineral finish. Presently benefits from breathing time/ decanting
Bright, floral, rainier cherry, cinnamon with a lengthy mineral finish. Presently benefits from breathing time/ decanting
May 18th, 2020