2022 Foxen Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay [V94][WE93][WA92]

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2022 Foxen Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay [V94][WE93][WA92]Producer: Foxen Vineyard Region: Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2022 Vinous, 94 Points "The 2022 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block UU is a deep, phenolic wine with tons of character driven by old vines planted in 1972. Powerful yet translucent, with striking character, the 2022 is compelling. Lemon confit, almond, dried flowers and chamomile open first. This is a decidedly earthy, mineral Chardonnay, with

"Lush pomegranate and raspberry flavors with pepper aromas balanced with a hint of oak on the nose

and that's what the wine feels like

but somehow comes across as pretty and harmonious

foot-trodden in lagares with 18 months in oak barrel

in their vineyards around the village of Corella

zipping across the palate with a refreshing tingle of spritz

full of subtle but unmistakably exotic black chocolate

honeysuckle and mineral chime in through the long finish

the estate belongs to a family of down-to-earth farmers

"Lots of mint and creme de cassis in the aromas and flavors of this full-bodied

ample nose of pineapple

and Gewurtzraminer