Reviews & Ratings

2017 Robert Foley Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Robert Foley

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $52

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: August 8, 2022

Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Merlot opens with a fragrant ripe boysenberry and black cherry bouquet with hints of clay, dark chocolate, and orange peel. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is initially bright, lively, and very juicy. As the wine opens up with aeration, it smooths out nicely. The flavor profile is an extracted blackberry and dark chocolate blend with notes of black cherry and black licorice. We also detected hints of cured meat, minerality, clove and nutmeg. The finish is dry, and its flavors and tannins are very nicely extended. The Tasting Panel would decant this youthful Merlot and sip it with friends. With food it would pair perfectly with Roy’s rib roast. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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