If you're looking for a classic Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir for not much buck, look no further than the 2013 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills from Foxen. Like all the wines here, it was destemmed and spent 17 months in French oak, with this cuvee seeing roughly 30% new (the single vineyard varies from 30-50% new). It offers a plump, rounded, supple and sexy style to go with beautiful spice, rose petal and sweet red and black fruits. Drink this medium-bodied, layered and exceedingly pure Pinot over the coming 5-6 years. - Jeb Dunnuck

Dried strawberries, plum and an iron character combine for a lush yet balanced nose on this entry-level bottling from the longtime Foxen Canyon winery. Condensed purple flowers, ripe olallieberries, turned earth and citrus peel show on the energetic palate.