Foxen
Toasted Rope Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
This is Foxen's version of a Côte Rotie, blended with a touch of Viognier. I love it!
This is Foxen's version of a Côte Rotie, blended with a touch of Viognier. I love it!
Jun 1st, 2017SY valley mashup of Syrah and Viognier - you get red fruit, ripe peach, clove and orange zest. Try it with pork loin.
SY valley mashup of Syrah and Viognier - you get red fruit, ripe peach, clove and orange zest. Try it with pork loin.
Dec 4th, 2016Inky and concentrated as Syrah ought to be but also a bit 'kit-like.' Not as good as the last Foxen Syrah I had.
Inky and concentrated as Syrah ought to be but also a bit 'kit-like.' Not as good as the last Foxen Syrah I had.
Jan 25th, 2016
This Foxen vintage is part of their Rhône style portfolio of wines. It's a co-fermented 82% Syrah and 18% Viognier blend from the Vogelzang vineyard. That unusual pairing leads to some very interesting flavors on the tongue - stone fruit and light red berry in a medium bodied juicy red wine. This one came in my December shipment and is always a wonderfully drinkable wine. ~$44 | #foxen #syrah #santaynez #vogelzang
On the eyes: Day bright crimson red, clear and medium concentration. Med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: A touch of violet and delicate herbaceousness rounded by pluot, mission fig, and toasty notes. Med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: Med tannin, med+ acid, med+ alcohol, med body. Floral, stewed plums, figs, and red currents with a clean oaky finish. A nice Rhône style that's a bit chewy with a lovely long finish.
This Foxen vintage is part of their Rhône style portfolio of wines. It's a co-fermented 82% Syrah and 18% Viognier blend from the Vogelzang vineyard. That unusual pairing leads to some very interesting flavors on the tongue - stone fruit and light red berry in a medium bodied juicy red wine. This one came in my December shipment and is always a wonderfully drinkable wine. ~$44 | #foxen #syrah #santaynez #vogelzang
On the eyes: Day bright crimson red, clear and medium concentration. Med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: A touch of violet and delicate herbaceousness rounded by pluot, mission fig, and toasty notes. Med+ alcohol.
On the tongue: Med tannin, med+ acid, med+ alcohol, med body. Floral, stewed plums, figs, and red currents with a clean oaky finish. A nice Rhône style that's a bit chewy with a lovely long finish.