2013 Foxen Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard is one of the most expressive wines in this range. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice and mint weaved together through the mid-palate and finish. Succulent and nicely layered throughout, the 2013 offers a striking combination of expressive aromatics and open-knit fruit. I expect the Fe Ciega will continue to drink well for the better part of the next decade.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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The darkest Pinot in the Lineup, the 2013 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard comes from a cool site located on the southwestern side of the Sta. Rita Hills. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and juicy, yet still young, unevolved and a little rough and tumble, it offers lots of plum, black raspberry, peppery herbs, violets and crushed rocks. Destemmed and aged 17 months in 40% new French oak, it really needs a year or two in the cellar.