Foxen 2014 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
Bright raspberry and fresh-pressed bramble make for a nicely snappy nose that also conveys a touch of rust, graphite and earthiness. Tart cranberry and plum skin mesh into mineral tones of slate and pencil lead, all lifted by bay leaf and dried sage. It needs time to reach full potential. Matt Kettmann
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Price$62,Buy Now
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DesignationLa Encantada Vineyard
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Alcohol13.9%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published12/31/2016
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