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THE STORY
Foxen’s Tinaquaic Vineyard is the region’s only dry-farmed vineyard—which means that it receives absolutely no irrigation. Relying on only the water that Mother Nature provides, our estate vineyard must be meticulously farmed with the yields kept at extremely low levels. Because of this, and the fact that the grapes grow on the original rootstocks, Foxen is rewarded with grapes that display distinctive and intense varietal character. The soil composition ranges from sandy to clay loam in this hillside vineyard that is perched about 500 feet above the winery and the Foxen Canyon floor. There are currently six acres of Chardonnay and a mere 1.5 acres each of Syrah and Cabernet Franc.
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Foxen Chardonnay Tinaquiac 2007
This bottling by veteran Foxen offers one of the starkest, most appealing choices available in California Chardonnay. Far from a superripe buttery monster, it's a lean, elegant machine. With vibrant acidity and a mineral undergirding, it offers rich flavors of citrus fruits and rind and yeasty, Champagne-like lees.
Wine Enthusiast: 94
Regular Price: $39.99Sale Price: $29.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Monterey Arroyo Seco Santa Cruz Mountains 2007
Ripe, opulent and fleshy, with sweet pear, apple and melon fruit that's clean and refreshing, keeping the focus and emphasis on the fruitiness. Drink now through 2011.
Wine Spectator: 90
Regular Price: $23.99Sale Price: $14.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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