Beautiful New Pinot Noir release from Foxen - limited. 95 Points Robert Parker: "An incredible, profound Pinot Noir, Foxen's 2013 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 was completely destemmed and aged 17 months in 50% new French oak. Its deep ruby color is followed by sensational notes of sweet cherries, black raspberries, crushed flowers and a touch of licorice. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multi-dimensional, with seamless texture, this is California Pinot Noir at its finest. Drink it any time over the coming 7-8 years... ...I continue to be blown away by this estate, which is run by Dick Dore and Bill Wathen, with Bill taking the helm of the winemaking and viticulture. Their 2013 Pinot Noirs were standouts in my Santa Barbara Tasting, and their 2013 Rhone Blends, after struggling in ’11 and ’12, look to be back on track with beautiful richness and texture. However, I found most of the 2012 Bordeaux blends to be mid-weight and geared for early consumption. Nevertheless, this terrific estate deserves more attention in the market!
Charlie Beatty
Buyer wineworksonline.com
Finisher ! 2013 Block 8 Bien Nacido Foxen. Going to these Monday night dinners I have learned to either spit (yup) when trying all these great wines and or sip the very best! Really good here! Foxen is fruit forward, with gobs of rich fruit. A must try!! CB 94
Finisher ! 2013 Block 8 Bien Nacido Foxen. Going to these Monday night dinners I have learned to either spit (yup) when trying all these great wines and or sip the very best! Really good here! Foxen is fruit forward, with gobs of rich fruit. A must try!! CB 94
9.4James Forsyth
Packed with fruit forward flavors and yet silky smooth.
Packed with fruit forward flavors and yet silky smooth.
9.2Jason Algazi
Best Pinot I've ever had. Wow
Best Pinot I've ever had. Wow
9.4Mike Mayer
An interesting nose of bright fruit and sundried tomatoes. Beautiful flavors of raspberry, cherries, baking spices and gravely earth. A clean long lasting finish of fruit, spice and earth.
An interesting nose of bright fruit and sundried tomatoes. Beautiful flavors of raspberry, cherries, baking spices and gravely earth. A clean long lasting finish of fruit, spice and earth.
9.3Jim McCusker
A terrific offering from Foxen!
A terrific offering from Foxen!
9.3Steve Wilcox
2013 92 pts
2013 92 pts
9.2Pat Sperry
Xlnt pinot, great spicy edge, bursting with fruit but restrained tannins, a real mouthful, from BG, should drink well for another 5-8 years
Xlnt pinot, great spicy edge, bursting with fruit but restrained tannins, a real mouthful, from BG, should drink well for another 5-8 years
8.9Ryan Mayes
Classic Foxen central coast Pinot.
Classic Foxen central coast Pinot.
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.