Intensely aromatic and layered through to the finish
soft and sexy fruit slinks across the palate with incredible seamlessness and expression
Grapes were left on the skins overnight and allowed to settle before being racked to the barrels for fermentation
It is a small sub-region with a mere 351 ha planted to 99
In 1964 the family purchased the castle with its spacious cellars
Robert Foley Vineyards - Griffin 2008 (750ml) Perrum Intensely aromatic and layered throughSigned Bottle: "Bob Foley" Ciritcal Acclaim 93 points Wine Spectator The 2008 The Griffin is something new, an homage to Ireland consisting of 42% Petite Sirah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Charbono, and 8% Merlot. Beautiful black raspberry, blueberry, spicy, peppery fruit jump from the glass of this dense purple wine. Foley has somehow built considerable sweet tannin into the full bodied, fleshy mouthfeel. This is something California needs to do more