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Platinum Tier

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.

$295.00 3L
  • 91 Wine Enthusiast rating logo with black text - The Calling Wine
Fox Den Vineyard with growing grapes in the background.

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.

James Macphail
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.

Red and green grapes on vine in Fox Den Vineyard.