“Hard-to-find-on-the East Coast” Foxen Wines

Some of the very few Foxen wines from California that make it to the East Coast have joined our California section:  two Pinot Noirs, one Chenin Blanc, and one Cabernet Sauvignon.  Take the opportunity to meet Foxen owner Dick Dore as he stops by for a quick meet and greet and taste a lovely Foxen wine!

2009 foxen 7200 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vogelzang Vineyard, Happy Canyon

93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (Nov. 2012):

“…. the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Vogelzang Vineyard is gorgeous. Dark cherries, plums, menthol, graphite, grilled herbs and spices explode from the glass as this boisterous, deeply expressive Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its personality and sheer class. The 2009 boasts fabulous richness and depth from start to finish. I imagine this exciting, viscerally thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon will drink beautifully for a number of years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019”.

2011 Foxen Pinot Noir, Block 8- Bien Nacido Vineyard

92 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast (forthcoming)

93 Points, Antonio Galloni’s “Vinous” (July 2013):
“The 2011 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 is beautifully layered from start to finish. Dark red fruits meld into sweet floral and balsamic notes as the wine opens up in the glass. Medium in body and beautifully textured on the palate, the 2011 is all about polish. This is another terrific showing. Best of all, the 2011 will offer tremendous pleasure right out of the gate.” Drinking window: 2014-2021

2011 Foxen Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley

94 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (Nov. 2012):
“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”

2011 Foxen Chenin Blanc, Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard