Foxen Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Leading off the reds, the 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley is a smoking good appellation Pinot Noir well worth seeking out. Ripe red and blackberry fruits, peppery herbs, flowers, and sous bois all show on the nose, and it's nicely textured, fruit-forward, and ready to go. It's going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 3-5 years.

Tart pomegranate, riper cherry, mace and sage aromas pull the nose into this appellation cuvée. Rose petal enlivens the palate, where the brisk red fruit and peppery spice flavors soar.

The 2019 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) is a soft, fruity wine that offers plenty of immediacy and appeal. The 2019 is not super complex, but it is hugely delicious and ready to go. Bright red/purplish fruit, spice and hard candy are nicely pushed forward in this tasty Pinot from Foxen. Vineyard sites are Bien Nacido and Riverbench