One of Foxen's unheralded successes (not commercially, but critically) is their Chenin Blanc. The 1997 is a serious, full-bodied, dry Chenin Blanc with luscious quantities of honeyed fruit. Made in a meaty, chewy style reminiscent of a beefed-up Chardonnay, it offers plenty of floral, tropical fruit, and undeniable Chenin Blanc character. Any evidence of oak is well-submerged beneath the wine's copious quantities of fruit and glycerin. Drink this mouthfilling example over the next year.One of the most noteworthy achievers in Santa Barbara, Foxen produces a range of wines. Tel. (805) 937-4251