Product Overview
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay (Clones 4 and RY17)
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley AVA
Vineyard: Bien Nacido Vineyard (Blocks I and O)
Farming Practices: SIP certified Sustainable
Aging: Fermented and aged 8 months sur lie in 500L French oak puncheons, 24% new
Production: 889 cases
95 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block UU has a ton of density and power. Racy and deep, the 2021 packs a serious punch. This mineral, savory Chardonnay has so much to offer, but it also needs time to come together. Citrus, orchard fruit and savory notes abound in this very serious Chardonnay from Foxen." -AG, Jul/2023
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"A plump nose of yellow peach, pineapple fluff and sea salt is very inviting on the nose of this block-designated Chardonnay. There's a fantastic sizzle of acidity simmering on the palate, where lemon zest, crushed rocks and savory salts make for a great expression." -MK, 9/1/23
