Robert Foley Merlot
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Tasting Notes\r\nAromas of black currant, cassis, and ripe cherry follow through in a sweet lush mid-palate. Dark fruit flavors and velvety tannin balance with bright natural acidity to provide a long finish with a suggestion of chocolaty mocha. Masculinity and spiciness from Howell Mountain marry perfectly with Calistoga fruit to create a perfect textural balance.\r\nAbout Robert Folley Vineyards\r\nROBERT Foley, WINEMAKER\r\nRobert (Bob) Foley began his wine making career in the Napa Valley in 1977, having just graduated from Uc Davis with degrees in both Viticulture and Enology. He spent his first year working for Heitz Cellars, followed by 15 years as the founding winemaker for Markham Vineyards.\r\nIn 1992, Bob began another 15 years as the founding winemaker for Pride Mountain Vineyards. During this period, he also created the highly acclaimed Switchback Ridge, Hourglass, Paloma, and School House wines. He now focuses mostly on Robert Foley Vineyards wines, but also creates the offerings from Shelter, Padis Vineyards,\u00a0Engel Family, Herson Family Vineyards, and JennaMarise\u00a0in the Napa Valley.\r\nIn 1998 Robert Foley Vineyards bottled its flagship Claret and has since expanded and diversified its production to offer more of the big reds Bob is famous for \u2013 Petite Sirah, Merlot, Charbono, the limited-release Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Howell Mountain Merlot from our estate property, a Carneros Pinot Noir, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, an Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon called Kelly\u2019s Mountain Cuv\u00e9e, a Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, and The Griffin (a blend of the best in the red cellar). Bob has also bottled three of his favorites: a medium-bodied Chardonnay, a Syrah that we call Kelly\u2019s Cuv\u00e9e, and a Port-style dessert wine named Conclus\u00e3o.\r\nBob\u2019s reputation for producing very expressive wines that finish gracefully continues to develop at his winery facility on Napa County\u2019s Howell Mountain, where more than 1,500 barrels are housed in an extensive cave system (completed in 2008) for the production of Robert Foley wines.\r\nRobert Foley Vineyards is a full-time staff of three that handcrafts the wines\u00a0(Bob) and run the office (Kelly\u00a0and\u00a0Shannon). In the tasting room, Kelly\u2019s dad\u00a0Jerry\u00a0helps out from time to time.\r\nMina, Spike, and Magoo are the feline Office Interns in charge of treats, naps, and distraction, while Princess Bella presides as our official Winery Cat.\r\nWhen Bob\u2019s not making wine, he spends time with his wife (and RFV\u2019s business manager) Kelly Kehoe, and his children and granddaughters. You can also find him singing and playing guitar in\u00a0The Robert\u00a0 Foley\u00a0Band\u00a0or SCUBA\u00a0diving. |
| Price: | $ 49.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on May 27, 2023.
