2009 Robert Foley Merlot Napa

Purchase 2009 Robert Foley Merlot Napa

2009 Robert Foley Merlot

I produced my first commercial Merlot in the 1976 vintage when it was about as well-known as Charbono is today. Af­ter several years of trying to convince folks to give it a try, its popularity grew and eventually snowballed. Of course, Bordeaux producers have worked with this grape variety for many years and it is the noble variety of the Cabernet family on the right bank of that region. Like its Cabernet cousin, Merlot’s response to well-drained soils is profound expression and firm structure in the wines grown there.

Ripe bright cherry-like aromas with a hint of raspberry. The palate displays a rich middle flooded with flavors of berries, chocolate, and espresso. A long finish is graced with gentle fine tannins – this is a Merlot for Cab lovers.  Winery Notes

Purchase 2009 Robert Foley Merlot Napa