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Ripe black fruit coats the palate and lingers through a long, delicious finish. Mountain intensity meets softer lower-elevation Merlot for a rich, perfectly textured Napa Valley classic.
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Food pairings: Prime ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted rack of lamb, portobello mushroom ragù and aged cheddar or Manchego.
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Winemaking: Hand-picked late September 2018; fermented about seven days in stainless steel, then aged in French oak barrels. Bottled August 2020.
Vineyards and terroir: Mostly Calistoga fruit with a splash of Howell Mountain, marrying valley ripeness and mountain structure on well-drained Napa soils.
Family and history: Bob Foley began making wine in Napa in 1977 after UC Davis, was founding winemaker at Markham and Pride Mountain, and launched Robert Foley Vineyards on Howell Mountain. His Merlot program continues a lifelong focus on the variety.
In the pictures: Bob Foley (winemaker; courtesy of Robert Foley Vineyards); Robert Foley–stenciled barrels in the cellar (courtesy of Robert Foley Vineyards).