2010 Foxen Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8
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Vivid ruby. Intensely perfumed nose offers an array of red and dark berry scents, along with Asian spices, smoky minerals and sassafras. Broad and sappy in the mouth, with fresh raspberry and blackberry flavors, a velvety texture and slow-building oak spices. Gains freshness and energy with air, finishing spicy and long, with gentle tannins.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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The 2010 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is another super-impressive wine from Foxen. It combines some of the ethereal feel of the Julia's with the weight of the Sea Smoke. If that sounds appealing, believe me, it is. This is a marvelous Pinot loaded with class and finesse. The Bien Nacido Block 8(along with the Julia's) is one of the least expensive of the 2010 Pinots, yet I find it the most compelling of the bunch.
The 2010 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is another super-impressive wine from Foxen. It combines some of the ethereal feel of the Julia’s with the weight of the Sea Smoke. If that sounds appealing, believe me, it is. This is a marvelous Pinot loaded with class and finesse. The Bien Nacido Block 8 (along with the Julia’s) is one of the least expensive of the 2010 Pinots, yet I find it the most compelling of the bunch. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. I always look forward to tasting the Foxen wines, as they are loaded with class and personality across the board. The Chardonnays and the Pinots are the highlights among this set of new releases, while the 2010 Syrahs can’t quite match the superb 2009s. The 2010 Pinots in particular are well worth the effort of tracking down. Like all of the Foxen reds, they see minimal racking and are bottled without fining or filtration. Tel. (805) 937-4251