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Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vyd Block 8 2017

Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
JD 94
AG 92
WE 92
14.2% ABV
Item # 343669

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94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 saw the same upbringing but comes from a larger block. Its slightly lighter ruby/plum color gives way to a more savory, medium to full-bodied effort that offers classic notes of dried cherries, forest floor, and earthy, loamy soil notes. It too is beautifully balanced and layered, and it a terrific wine. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. Drink: 2019-2029. (Oct 2019)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Foxen's 2017 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is laced with the essence of sweet spice, star anise, blood orange and dried rose petal. In the glass, the 2017 is exotic, perfumed and full of character. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet the 2017 remains silky, medium in body and absolutely impeccable in its balance. Oh yeah, it is delicious, too. Drink: 2020-2027 (Sep 2019)"

92 points Matt Kettmann (Wine Enthusiast): "Cherry sauce, clove, star anise and hickory-roasted game aromas show on the nose of this block-designated bottling from a historic vineyard. The palate is smooth and intriguing, with flavors of red plum, red currant, thyme and spicy cardamom touches. (Dec 2019)"
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94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 saw the same upbringing but comes from a larger block. Its slightly lighter ruby/plum color gives way to a more savory, medium to full-bodied effort that offers classic notes of dried cherries, forest floor, and earthy, loamy soil notes. It too is beautifully balanced and layered, and it a terrific wine. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. Drink: 2019-2029. (Oct 2019)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Foxen's 2017 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is laced with the essence of sweet spice, star anise, blood orange and dried rose petal. In the glass, the 2017 is exotic, perfumed and full of character. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet the 2017 remains silky, medium in body and absolutely impeccable in its balance. Oh yeah, it is delicious, too. Drink: 2020-2027 (Sep 2019)"

92 points Matt Kettmann (Wine Enthusiast): "Cherry sauce, clove, star anise and hickory-roasted game aromas show on the nose of this block-designated bottling from a historic vineyard. The palate is smooth and intriguing, with flavors of red plum, red currant, thyme and spicy cardamom touches. (Dec 2019)"
Product SKU 343669
Producer Foxen
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Pinot Noir
Vintage 2017
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 14.2%
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