2003 Foxen Bien Nacido Vineyards Block Eight Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., 425 cases, $48. This block
was planted in 1996 with clones 2A, Sanford & Benedict (Mt. Eden), 113, 115, and Pommard.
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A very
darkly-colored wine of great intensity. Plenty of sweet, fresh, vivid fruit with power to thrill. A bit of heat
peaks out on the finish.
Reviewed August 24, 2007
Winery: Foxen Winery
From article: Bien Nacido Redux