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"Dried herbs and strawberries slowly evolve from the tantalizing mix of aromas and flavors. This wine is true Pinot Noir, bright red in color and balanced to work with many foods. The wine will age nicely over the next decade with more of the "forest floor" (mushrooms, earth, etc.) showing through. Try it with chicken or fish with Asian spices or Salmon prepared in any manner."

"The 2011 vintage included a very warm and dry winter and spring. These conditions led to being fruitful with small clusters and small berries with flavors of dark berry, cherry, hints of floral and mineral. This is a forward approachable wine that displays the beautiful floral/mineral character typical of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir."

"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."