Foley Robert - Claret 2018 (750ml)
Price: $149.99
| Producer | Foley Robert |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 203075 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Foley Robert Description
Robert (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.
In 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 of Shelter, Padis Vineyards, Herson Family Vineyards, and JennaMarise Wines in the Napa Valley.
Our flagship wine is made of the best we have – a classic Left Bank Bordeaux-style blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.
Ripe black cherry and black currant aromas open the show and within a few moments a peak of wild violets comes into play. The Claret floods the palate with round rich flavors and textures, a voluptuous middle, which resolves in soft velvety tannins. The flavors linger on and on in the endless finish.
Aged in 35% new French oak barrels, Tronçais forest, for 22 months. Bottle aged since August 2020. 549 cases
"Just about pure perfection, the 2018 Claret checks in as 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, brought up in just 30% new barrels. This incredible wine offers lifted perfumed aromatics of pure cassis, violets, spicy wood, and ripe tobacco that carry to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet elegant 2018 that shows the structure and precision that's the hallmark of the 2018 vintage. It's beautiful today given the quality of the tannins and the purity of the fruit but will be even better in 3-4 years and have 25-30 years of overall longevity."
98 POINTS - Jeb Dunnuck (2/16/2023)
