2021 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir
Wild strawberry, cherry pie, violet and lavender on the nose. Raspberry, dried cranberry, strawberry and forest floor in the glass create a sweet and savory wine with a balanced, lingering finish.
James MacPhail's Notes
Fox Den Vineyard sits on the western boundary of the Green Valley AVA in the Russian River Valley, 12 miles from the coast. Three generations of the Smith family now participate in the management of Fox Den Vineyard, producing exceptional Pinot Noir and continuing to be stewards of their 14 acres vineyard. Moderate temperatures and heavy fog bring us grapes that ultimately result in a luscious, complex, and robust Pinot Noir from this incredible site.
Winemaker
- Aging
- 15 months in 100% French Oak (30% new)
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.75%
Tasting Notes
Aromas of strawberry compote, cherry pie, violet, lavender, and red rose petal. On the palate, flavors of raspberry, dried cranberry, wild strawberry and forest floor. This mouthwatering medium-weight wine is sweet and savory with focused acidity, and a lingering finish.
Production Notes
Grapes were hand harvested before undergoing a 30-day fermentation in French oak. To enhance flavor extraction, grapes were punched down by hand three times a day.
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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