Foxen Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard 2021 captures the essence of the Sta. Rita Hills with its distinctive terroir and winemaking philosophy. Known for producing vibrant and expressive wines, this vineyard benefits from a cool climate and diverse soils that enhance the Pinot Noir's complexity and elegance. Tasting notes reveal a harmonious blend of red fruits, subtle earthiness, and a hint of spice, making it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts.

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir. Vine age varies, contributing to the wine's multi-layered profile. Winemaking: Fermented in stainless steel to preserve the purity of fruit flavors. Aging: Aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, enhancing its depth and complexity.

Wine Critic Reviews

Wine Enthusiast (95): Big and bold but balanced, this bottling slaps the nose with vibrant raspberry jam and baking spice aromas. The palate is fresh, fruity and hedonistic in style, offering fresh cherry and raspberry as well as mace and cardamom flavors. It's an attention-grabber.

Owen Bargreen (93): This famed site captures Dijon 667, Swan and Pommard Pinot Noir. The wine is neatly textured and concentrated on the palate with wild blackberry and tar notes alongside salty soils and suggestions of juicy peach on the palate.

Wine Enthusiast (93): Snappy black raspberry and smoldering peat aromas make for a unique and intriguing combination on the nose of this bottling from the eastern side of the appellation. Savory flavors of charred meat and burden teriyaki pair with fresh strawberry sauce on the palate.

Owen Bargreen (95): Sourced from this site in the Santa Rita Hills, the 2019 Foxen ‘John Sebastiano Vineyard’ Pinot Noir utilizes Dijon clone 667 and Swan clonal selections. A light whiff of black truffle really enthralls, as wild blackberry and shades of salmonberry all come together on the nose. The palate is soft and beautifully textured, showing excellent weight and bright acidity backing everything up. Drink this beauty over the next fifteen years.

Wine Enthusiast (95): Earthy aromas of mushroom and soy give an umami-laden edge to the cassis and dark fruits on the nose of this bottling. The palate is loaded with savory tones as well, showing dashi, shiitake and incense, as well as that tart raspberry-fruit flavor.