Went as a fairly large group and all enjoyed the 2 for 1 tastings at the wine shack. This is a smaller area but does have picnic tables outside with a beautiful view.
Quite basic facilities with a portaloo but pleasant to sit in the sun. The staff didn't really explain what you were drinking and $10 for 5 mouthfuls of wine was quite expensive. We didn't visit any of the other wineries so it is difficult to compare them
We have been to Foxen on several occasions, and always had a great time. This visit was to the newer location. We brought wine and cheese to enjoy with our tasting. we went out back to a picnic table, eager to sit down and enjoy the wines and ambiance. Unfortunately, there was a group of 30 somethings nearby who had too much to drink and were creating drama. Also playing loud music. The staff came out twice to hurry them out but they weren't direct enough. Kind of ruined our visit. BUT we will be back. The wines are great. Maybe we'll go down the street to the older tasting house next time.
Foxen Vineyard has exceptional wine, and the tasting room is very nice, especially the outdoors area.
After a disappointing wine tour, we made the drive all the way up to this facility. Although they have this legenday "shack" that's been in a bunch of movies, they built this newer, larger facility with a pretty nice, air-conditioned tasting room. They make a big deal about dry farming, including the landscaping, which is nothing much to look at but I suppose is ideal in this drought. Why they had to spend all that money putting a place way out there, instead of saving a lot more water by putting the tasting room in Los Olivos with all the other prestigious places, I can't say. It's also confusing because they pour some wines at one place, some at the other. But it's worth the hassle, the wines live up to their huge reputation. The pinots are particularly amazing, especially the Julia's Vineyard, but you can't really go at all wrong with any of them. The other wines are very good, too, particularly the syrah, but they make a good chenin blanc, not at all like that grocery store garbage that is mostly what you find in chenin. Glad I made the trip, but next time I'll try to find the wine locally.
Just a heads up they have 2 rooms one new 7600 and one old 7200. I did both and enjoyed them. The old one is the one seen in Sideways and looks like an old barn. Servers at both were very nice and knowledgeable. Well worth the drive.
We stopped at Foxen and were told there was another "down the road, the barn". I would have liked to check that out. The wines were okay, the staff was friendly but didn't have time for chit chat. They sell glasses with the tasting that are reasonable mementos. And they have fake tattoos of an old anchor, lol The grounds are quaint, as is the tasting room (missed the barn). If traveling through this area, I'd try the barn as it sounded fun. The wines are dry but common for the area, still not my style. Regardless, I'd stop by this place if I am ever in the area.
This was the only place we visited during our trip where we didn't buy a bottle of wine. That should say it all. Maybe we came during the wrong time... Our server was dealing with multiple groups and apologized several times during our tasting. At one point we considered just walking out in the middle of the tasting.
We had met one of the managers of Foxen Vineyard as while back at a wine event and he gave us 2 for 1 tickets to try their wine tasting so went last weekend. There are two locations along Foxen Canyon Road you can choose from. The "Shack" and right down the road their main tasting room. The shack was full of people so we went to the tasting room. Very pleasant, cordial staff and we enjoyed the tasting outdoors where they hold a large area for people to lounge aroundThey use local grapes, good varietals, crisp whites and full bodied reds. Prices are in line with the main wineries in the area. I was surprised to see their wine clubs were all full and had a waiting list to join. Foxen winery is a premiere winery, the only drag was not being able to join their wine club as we are wine connoisseurs
Very scenic drive along the Foxen Canyon Road to get to the Foxen Vineyard wine tasting room. Average wines except for a very good Pinot Noir that was a little bit pricey at $62. Foxen also has a shack further along the road where Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc. are served. $10 tasting fee. Very good service. We settled on the 2013 Rose of Mourvedre for $25.