With the Block UU Bien Nacido Chardonnay, beautiful tropical and citrus aromas are followed by a rich full mouthfeel and flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and mango--with notes of minerality and just a hint of toasty vanilla. Birght acidity beautifully balances the richness of the mouthfeel.
Tasted as a barrel sample, the Chardonnay Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard has outstanding potential with its pineapple, citrus, lime peel and seawater-like aromas and flavors flowing nicely to a medium-bodied, focused and racy style on the palate. Barrel-fermented and aged on its lees, it should drink nicely for 4-6 years after release.
Our “Volpino” (meaning little fox) has become a staple in our line up of wines at our 7200 “shack”. Faith Vineyard located in a small oak-studded valley below Figueroa Mountain--grows great Sangiovese year after year. We blend in some Merlot (from Vogelzang Vineyard in Happy Canyon) to round out the mouthfeel and soften the Sangiovese’s tannins. This wine is bottled after 22 months in French oak barrels. This wine is always one of our most popular foxen 7200 wines.