More ripe, yet still classy and elegant, the 2013 Chardonnay Tinaquaic Vineyard has plenty of white peach, pineapple, leafy herbs and mint to go with a medium-bodied, nicely textured style on the palate. It too was barrel-fermented and is aging in 20% new French oak. Coming from clay and sandy loam soils, and dry-farmed vines, it should drink nicely for 3-4 years after the vintage. I was blown away by these new Pinot Noir releases from Foxen, and they’re up near the top of the vintage. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same with regards to the Rhone blends, and these had superficial, mid-weight profiles geared for near-term drinking. As to the Bordeaux blends, these come from the eastern most AVA in Santa Barbara County and are labeled under the Foxen 7200 label. Tel. (805) 937-4251; www.foxenvineyard.com