Essential Robert Foley Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - 750ml Pro Version [XpTm7uaB]

94pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is also incredibly perfumed, with lots of blue fruits, violets, and spring flower notes to go with a medium to full-bodied style on the palate. It brings this terrific mix of richness and elegance. As with the Claret, it was aged 18-20 months in 30% new French oak.

Tasting Notes

100% varietal in composition, this is a blend of fruit from ridge-top mountain vineyards and the stony soil of Calistoga, where warmer temperatures increase perceived viscosity on the palate. Fully ripe black cherry and black currant aromas are nuanced with suggestions of cedar and camphor. The palate is full and even with a rich middle that is perfectly balanced by natural grape acidity and silky fine tannin.

Winemaker Notes

Harvest of 2018 was unusually early for us, so the wildfires that ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties that year, happened while our wines were already in tank or barrel. We were thankfully spared from the flames and any smoke damage to our fruit.

The Napa Valley Cabernet combines the characteristics of the AVAs where we farm Cabernet Sauvignon. Weathered high-elevation mountain vineyards provide intensity of color, higher acidity levels, and spiciness from the surrounding forests.

The lower-elevation blocks of Calistoga, with rocky soils and more extreme heat summation, provide a lush mid-palate and fine tannin – the perfect Yin and Yang with which to blend this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winery Notes

Robert Foley Vineyards in Napa Valley is a small family owned and operated winery headed by winemaker, Bob Foley. Bob has been a winemaker for over 30 years, and produces wines from many varietals, including the lesser known favorite, Charbono. Bob is known for making deep, dark wines with remarkable depth and complexity.
Foley Vineyards' new cave and wine facility finished recently on Howell Mountain.

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon