Robert Foley "The Griffin" Red Blend
| Vintage: | 2016 |
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| Description: | Tasting Notes\r\nAromas suggest ripe black berry fruit with a floral hint. The richness of mid palate, balanced acidity and gentle tannin linger in a long finish. More than half of this blend are classic claret varieties (Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot), which marry with Rhone-rooted varieties (Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono) and little bit of zing from a few of Bob\u2019s other favorites.\r\nThis year\u2019s blend -38% Merlot, 18% Petite Sirah, 17% Petit Verdot, 11% Syrah, 9% Charbono, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% other reds.\r\nThe Griffin \u2013 on the Foley family crest in Irish heraldry combines the strengths of the lion, king of beasts, with the eagle, king of the skies. A winemaker\u2019s dream is to be artistically free to combine characters into wine that is purely hedonic and non-compliant with varietal regulations, so The Griffin\u2019s blend changes with every vintage.\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's 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's 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's 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's not making wine, he spends time with his wife (and RFV's 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.\r\n |
| Price: | $ 42.99 |
| 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 January 24, 2021.
