2014 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir Etched 3L
Aromas of blackberry and spice layered with fresh earth and a touch of vanilla. On the palate are ripe sweet berry fruit notes of strawberry, blackberry, rainier cherry and a hint of cassis.
James MacPhail's Notes
A moderate growing season in 2014 led to healthy, ripe fruit at harvest, and the Pinot Noir nurtured by the Smith family impressed as always. Age-worthy for 15+ years, this Fox Den Pinot Noir continues to grow in complexity and is the ultimate shareable bottle for a group, celebration, or gift.
Winemaker
- Aging
- 10 months in 100% French Oak (35% new)
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberry and spice layered with fresh earth and a touch of vanilla. On the palate are ripe sweet berry fruit notes of strawberry, blackberry, Rainier cherry and a hint of cassis tempered by white pepper and earthy layers. The well integrated, silky tannins carry the delicate spices and red fruit through a lingering finish.
Production Notes
Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, and gently crushed. They underwent a seven-day cold soak followed by fermentation with a combination of punch-down and pump-over maceration techniques to enhance flavor extraction.
Fox Den Vineyard
Named for a family of foxes who have occupied the Smith family’s idyllic vineyard for over 50 years, Fox Den Vineyard sits on the western edge of the Russian River Valley, with ideal conditions for growing world-class Pinot Noir. We partner with three generations of Smith family members to select grapes that bring balance, maturity, and structure to our Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir.
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