Foxen 2013 John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / John Sebastiano Vineyard
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Foxen / Sta. Rita Hills

This wine’s magically layered nose blends graphite, black cherries, dried violets, hints of savory smoke meats and the oddly captivating scent of composting rose petals. From a vineyard on the appellation’s eastern edge come a spice rack of flavors, from black peppercorns and hoisin sauce to soy and blackberry fruit.