Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 116
Vintage: 2008
Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge are excited to offer a special ten-case lot of 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon that has been meticulously selected and blended by winemaker, Bob Foley. Vineyard sources include mountain fruit from Foley's Howell Mountain vineyard and Switchback Ridge's Peterson Family Vineyard in Calistoga.
Robert Foley
Winemaker, Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge
Robert Foley began his winemaking career in the Napa Valley in 1977, working at a number of highly regarded Napa Valley wineries, including Pride Mountain Vineyards, where he spent 15 years as founding winemaker. During this period,, he also created the highly acclaimed Switchback Ridge, Hourglass, Paloma, School House, and Engel Family wines. In 1998 Robert Foley Vineyards bottled its flagship Claret (a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend), and has since expanded and diversified its production to offer more of the big reds Bob is famous for???Petite Sirah, Merlot, Charbono, the limited-release Howell Mountain Cabernet, and Bob's latest creation, The Griffin (a blend of the best in the red cellar).
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated from UC Davis in 1977 with degrees in both enology and viticulture.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Food & Wine 2007 Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
Produce very expressive balanced wines that finish gracefully.
V Wine Cellar
6525 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599-1300
707-531-7053
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Winery Distribution
Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.