March 4, 2018 - 2005 FOXEN SEA SMOKE VINEYARD STA. RITA HILLS PINOT NOIR- this was heavily extracted, powerful juice with young and vibrant super ripe dark fruit dominating; it had lively tannins and some heat which eased up after some time in the glass; in fact, after a few minutes, it got much less intense and moved into a more palatable state.
July 1, 2014 - Prime drinking window. the wine is superbly put together with lovely fruit and structure. No point in aging this anymore so enjoy with salmon or pork with a fruity sauce.
November 10, 2013 - lovely SB pinot. With vineyard is of course amazing. The wine has a flavor profile typical of the Santa Rita Hills. Bright and crisp. The wine is in the perfect drinking window.... enjoy.
May 23, 2013 - Awesome. Everything a Pinot should be. Earth, fruit, balance. If you have one of these in your cellar, we are green with envy. Enjoy!
May 12, 2012 - Beautiful. Not for those looking for a Burgundian Pinot,
but a fantastic Central Coast Pinot.
December 8, 2011 - Well balanced; dark fruit; needed 30 min to open up.
July 29, 2011 - Enjoyed this one at Cadiz in Santa Barbara. Very nice bottle of local Pinot. More on the elegant side and showed good balance. The delicate dark fruit character reminded more of cool climate Pinot rather than what is typical in Santa Rita Hills. Quite nice.
May 28, 2011 - From magnum; Nicely balanced - beautiful example of cali PN - especially SS vineyard. Delish.
April 17, 2011 - Excellent pinot. Less extracted than the high scoring '04, which seemed like a good thing. Beautiful balance of fruit, acidity and tannins.
April 8, 2011 - Luscious. Lighter than past vintages, but plush, full, and fun.