The 2023 Arnot-Roberts Fox Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir is a beautifully expressive Pinot Noir from the organically farmed Fox Creek Vineyard in Carmel Valley, Monterey County. Planted at 1,100 feet on well-drained granodiorite clay loam soils, the vineyard's cool maritime influence and elevated site produce a wine of remarkable freshness, purity and mineral character. The nose is lifted and perfumed, revealing aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, wild cherry and orange peel, layered with forest floor, sage and subtle flinty notes.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity and fine, dusty tannins. Flavours of red berries, cherry and spice are complemented by earthy nuances and a distinct saline minerality, leading to a long, fresh and finely structured finish. Fermented with whole clusters and matured for 10 months in used French oak, the wine captures both elegance and site transparency while maintaining impressive depth.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who enjoy refined, cool-climate Pinot Noir with bright fruit, savoury complexity and mineral precision. It pairs beautifully with roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or herb-roasted chicken. Enjoy it now with a gentle decant, or cellar for 8–10 years to allow additional complexity and finesse to develop.
