IMAGINE…A LIFE WITHOUT DICK…OR BILL
Foxen 2005 Chenin Blanc, Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard “Old Vines”, Santa Maria Valley
While enjoying a beautiful drive through the rolling green country side of San Luis Obispo, Risqué and LUSHES in tow ran across a funky little shack on the side of the road. As it turned out it was the infamous Foxen tasting shack that was once featured in Sideways…you know, that wine movie. Ok, Ok, Ok…in spite of the movie and unbeknownst to Risqué, Foxen has some pretty scintillating wines.
Risqué couldn’t help himself but to try all the fabulous libation offerings especially since Risqué’s most high supreme LUSH sacrificed a scared pork offering (little pink plastic piggy) to the alter shrine inside of the wholly Mecca of Foxen… they felt blessed by the gods of Foxen and all were chanting…”If you don’t know Dick….or Bill…you don’t know Foxen”.
Hues of parchment lead to the first intoxicating waft of ripe luscious quince, following with hints of wet hay, abundant warm honeysuckle, Meyer lemon and a light essence of pear. The taste has a crisp acidic topicality with some light toasted notes hinting at caramelized Granny Smith apple, however lingering, the palette finishes fresh and crisp with a svelte clinging body.
Although Risqué flows with his own standard, Wine Enthusiast offered a well deserved 92 points. By now everyone knows Risqué’s life has been enriched by a lot of Dick…and now we have to add Bill.
Alcohol 14.2% ($20)
