| Producer | Foxen |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Maria Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 05023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.20% |
Critic Antinio Galloni drank this at dinner in July 2024; his 96 point review: "Foxen is one of my favorite producers in Santa Barbara. Their 2019 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is stellar. What a wine. Deep and wonderfully dynamic in the glass, the 2019 offers unreal complexity with its layered fruit and Santa Maria spice. At nearly five years of age, the 2019 is remarkably primary. Readers who own the 2019 should be thrilled, as it is world-class."
For You If: You're after big California Pinot Noir flavors in a wine that's not at all heavy, thick or sweet; you love deeply fruited Pinot Noir with a streak of sweet spice.
Not For You If: You're after Burgundy - while this has excellent structure, you'll taste how California sunshine brings out ripe Pinot fruit flavors here and ripens tannins to silky perfection.
"Foxen is one of my favorite producers in Santa Barbara. The team led by founders Bill Wathen, Dick Doré and winemaker David Whitehair consistently turn out some of the region’s most compelling and distinctive wines. Their 2019 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is stellar. What a wine. Deep and wonderfully dynamic in the glass, the 2019 offers unreal complexity with its layered fruit and Santa Maria spice. At nearly five years of age, the 2019 is remarkably primary. Readers who own the 2019 should be thrilled, as it is world-class."
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