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2016 Foxen Old Vines Chenin Blanc Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard
Chenin Blanc
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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Chris Keller wrote: 92 points
June 2, 2020 - Initially this thing was spritzy I a was like whoa lively acidity , it calms down a touch and becomes creamier with notes of lemon sorbet, muskmellon, lime, fresh wet grass, almond blossom, Stoney minerality and nutmeg. Drink now - 2025.
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gkpaoli Likes this wine:
April 10, 2020 - Enjoyable but slightly bitter
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OldHick95 Likes this wine: 93 points
December 28, 2019 - Creamy lemon curd that feels lush in the mouth, but green apple and lime zest acidity is a perfect balance. Very long tart finish. Excellent value.
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RajivAyyangar wrote: 87 points
September 24, 2019 - at Decant.
Slight peach, slight Smokey wool on the nose. Medium body. High minus acid. Slightly elevated alcohol. Cleanly made but not reductive (neutral barrels and no malo (I was surprised - the acid seems mellow and more tartaric). -
Mossrose wrote: 94 points
July 24, 2019 - Very rarely is Chenin Blanc planted in California, but Foxen not only has kept a vineyard of Chenin Blanc long enough to make old vines, but even makes two levels of wines. This top of the line old vines single vineyard bottling is competitive with the best Chenin Blanc in the Loire River Valley in France. Rich, lushly textured, concentrated, and complexly layered.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Foxen
- Varietal Chenin Blanc
- Designation Old Vines Chenin Blanc
- Vineyard Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
- UPC Code 645971003010
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 51 (29%)
- Consumed 122 (71%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyChenin Blanc
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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