Dunnuck says:
Leading off the reds, the 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley is a smoking good appellation Pinot Noir well worth seeking out. Ripe red and blackberry fruits, peppery herbs, flowers, and sous bois all show on the nose, and it’s nicely textured, fruit-forward, and ready to go. It’s going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 3-5 years.
And from Owen Bargreen:
An entry level bottling with serious class, the 2019 Foxen ‘Santa Maria Valley’ Pinot Noir comes from mostly the Riverbench Vineyard (75%) with the remainder from the Bien Nacido Vineyard. Very fresh and lithe, with a polished texture, the Pinot Noir reveals pretty cranberry and guava fruits that collide with smoky minerals on the palate. Enjoy over the next seven plus years. Drink 2022-2029- 93
