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Super-classicAn absolute standout.Antonio Galloni
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Just 13 Barrels Made of this "Extraordinary" Pinot
Foxen is one of Californias most sought-after Pinot producers, and their 2019 Fe Ciega is their flagship Pinot Noir youll only find here. Antonio Galloni rated it 95 points, calling it super-classic, and an absolute standout. From a revered vineyard site in the prestigious Sta. Rita Hills AVA, this is a special expression of a singular terroirat the best price in the nation.
2019 Foxen Winery Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills
$75
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95 pts
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Everything Comes into Focus
Foxen only made 13 barrels of this flagship Pinot Noir, which is a shame, because we wish every Pinot lover in the world could try it. Lush but bright, aromatically explosive, and complex as the day is long, its a gorgeous expression of one of the top sites in the Sta. Rita Hills.
However, those who want to claim a bottle have few options: You can grab this world-class Pinot at Foxens tasting room for $75 the next time youre winding through the region, or you can get it right here at Wine Access for a price that nobodyincluding the winerycan match.
Foxen has long been one of the most respected wineries in the region, and founder/director of winemaking Bill Wathen has honed his style over the decades to become a true master of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. Crafted by Wathen and David Whitehair (who was promoted to winemaker in 2016), this bottle opens with a woodsy nose of bright red fruit plus slight spice notes of cardamom and clove. The mouthfeel is undeniably smooth and silky, with a medium body and enough supple tannins to keep this elegant Pinot in balance.
Fe Ciega sits at the very western end of the Sta. Rita Hills. Its wedged between Sea Smoke and Domaine de la Cte, where the fog flows in freely from the ocean and keeps things chilly until mid-morning. The sites proximity to the Pacific, thin clay soils over fractured shale, and gentle southern exposure all combine to produce intensely concentrated grapes.
The last time we visited, we witnessed Fe Ciegas magic firsthand. We climbed up a small mesa that looms over the vineyards below, and when we reached the vines, the fog was still thick. We waited. Then, as if on cue, the sea-smoke began to liftand 45 minutes later, the vineyard was aglow, putting the majesty of Fe Ciega into perfect focus.
With this 2019 Fe Ciega, Wathen and Whitehair have done the same thing. We have a small allocation from a tiny overall production, so dont miss what will probably be your only shot at this special Pinot.
Wine Facts
Large Fruit Intensity
Fruit Intensity
Medium Oak Intensity
Oak Intensity
Large Acidity
Acidity
Large Body
Body
Large Tannin
Tannin
ABV 14
Decant time -
15 mins
Drinking window
Now - 2030
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Serving temperature - 58
Wine Access Tasting Note
Medium ruby color. Layers of savory herbs, ripe red fruit, and spice. Black plums, raspberry jam, and cherry juice grace the palate accented by sarsaparilla, clove, cinnamon stick, sea salt, and white pepper. The mouthfeel is lush and full, making this ideal for richer fare and a bottle well-worthy of cellaring. The tannins are robust, yet silky with a crisp cranberry-tinged finish. Drink now2030.
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