2017 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir Etched Magnum
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 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.
