Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 92
Vintage: 2009
Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
This lot is a one-time-only blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon from Robert Foley Howell Mountain
Vineyard and the Peterson Family Vineyard
of Switchback Ridge fame. The mountain
fruit grown at 2,000 feet elevation in Howell
Mountain’s volcanic soils provides the sturdy
framework for this wine, while the rich
mid-palate and sweet viscosity evolve from
fruit kissed by the warm Calistoga sun.
Blended together, the resulting wine displays
an unequaled completeness of character—
harmonious perfection.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
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.
Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.
2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
415-337-4083
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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.