Foxen La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
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Yet another Foxen Pinot that leads with lots of juicy, handsomely oaked fruit in the nose, this fairly full-scaled working follows with generous, like-minded flavors that are equally big on volume even if the wine is a bit tighter and firmer in build with a clear sense of finishing grip that bodes well for aging. It is, for now, slightly less rounded and not quite as refined as is companions, but time will work to temper its firmness and provide a welcome increase in overall polish.
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A superior source of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills is the coolest, westernmost sub-region of the larger Santa Ynez Valley appellation within Santa Barbara County. This relatively new AVA is unquestionably one to keep an eye on.
The climate of Sta. Rita Hills is a natural match for Chardonnay and Pinot noir, thanks to the crisp ocean breezes and well-drained, limestone-rich calcareous soil. Here, grapes ripen just enough, while retaining brisk acidity and harmonious balance.