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2004 Foxen Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 Pinot Noir

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RATINGS

93Robert M. Parker Jr.

Offering up notes of licorice, sweet black cherries, herbs, currants, and spice, this full-bodied, powerful yet delicate, intense yet finesse-filled beauty is stunningly rich, layered, and complex.

92Wine Spectator

Wonderful purity of flavor. Rich raspberry, wild berry, cedar and anise, with hints of tobacco that are dense and concentrated. Finishes with a firm burst of flavor and rich, loamy tannins.

90Vinous / IWC

Exotic nose combines dark cherry, flowers, pepper and smoked meat. Ripe and sappy but not overly sweet, with good focus to the meat and maraschino cherry flavors. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length.

90Wine Enthusiast

Bright and acidic as Pinots from this vineyard always are, with crushed hard-spice aromas and ripe cola and cherry compote flavors. The wine is fairly full-bodied and dry, with a polished silk and velvet mouthfeel.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley

Santa Barbara County is not an AVA, but a region just south of San Luis Obispo that includes the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Valley appellations. Wine has been produced in the area since the 18th century when Spanish missionaries planted vineyards. It wasn’t until the 1990s, however, that producers focused on growing premier grapes for fine wines. During the 1990s more than 10,000 acres of vineyards were planted, and today there are nearly 20,000 acres of vineyards. The region received a big bump in recognition and prestige when the popular film “Sideways” was shot there in 2004. Because the region is affected by maritime weather, it is relatively cool climate makes it ideal for Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and an increasingly adventuresome number of varietals are also grown successfully in Santa Barbara County.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.