Reviews & Ratings

2017 Robert Foley Red Blends or Varietals "Claret"

Winery: Robert Foley

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Claret"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot & 3% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $125

Cases produced: 530

KWG Score: 95 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)

Review date: January 12, 2023

Wine Review: This slightly cloudy and very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon based wine from Robert Foley opens with a cassis, pencil shavings, and cherry wood bouquet with hint of nutmeg and lilacs. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well balanced, smooth, and lush. The flavor profile is a very tasty and complex blend of cassis, crushed stone minerality and black plum with notes of earthiness, and blackberry. We also detected hints of dark chocolate, black licorice, and oak. The finish is dry, and its well-managed fine-grained tannins are sustained for a very long time. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab based blend with a porterhouse steak and a cigar. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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