Region: California - Napa Valley
Grapes: Merlot
Alcohol: 15.5%
Notes on the Wine
This tiny block of Clone 3 Merlot grown in the forest on Howell Mountain delivers seductive aromas of red currant and cassis. The lush mid-palate is framed with lightly gripping tannin balanced with natural high-elevation acidity, delivering a long graceful finish. Likely the biggest Merlot you’ve tried.
Notes on the Producer
Robert Foley began his wine making career in the Napa Valley in 1977, working at a number of highly regarded Napa Valley wineries including the famous Pride Mountain Vineyards, where he spent 15 years as founding wine maker. During this period he also created the highly acclaimed Switchback Ridge, Hourglass, Paloma, School House, and Engel Family wines.
In 1998 Robert Foley Vineyards bottled its flagship Claret (a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend), and has since expanded and diversified its production to offer more of the big reds Bob is famous for – Petite Sirah, Merlot, Charbono, the limited-release Howell Mountain Cabernet, and Bob's latest creation, The Griffin (a blend of the best in the red cellar).
