Foley Johnson
Estate Meritage
2019 Red Table Wine
Rutherford
Auction 26 | Lot No. 32
Vintage: 2019
Foley Johnson
Estate Meritage
Red Table Wine
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is an exclusive Meritage blend featuring all five classic red varieties from our Rutherford estate
- 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc
- Aging for 26 months in 100% new French oak barrels
- Intense black fruit flavors with notes of tobacco, clove and toasted oak that linger on the finish
Description
Our Premiere Napa Valley Estate Meritage is sourced entirely from our estate vineyards in the heart of the Rutherford nested appellation. The acclaimed Rutherford Dust of this area is comprised of thick, heavy adobe soils with small amounts of gravel which provide ideal growing conditions for Bordeaux varieties. This is a medium- to full-bodied wine with rich notes of black cherry, plum, vanilla and a hint of tobacco. The new French oak aging provides a great structure and lingering oak spice on the finish.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Giovani Verdejo
Winemaker, Foley Johnson
In 2000, he began his career in the wine industry at Kuleto Estate Winery where he worked under winemaker, David Lattin.
In 2011, Gio was given an opportunity to work for Merus in addition to his Kuleto Estate position, handcrafting some of the best Cabernet Sauvignons in the Napa Valley. In 2016, Gio ventured out of the Napa Valley and became the Associate Winemaker at Langtry Estate in the Guenoc Valley of Lake County. However, Gio always had a love for Napa Valley and when he was offered the head of Winemaker position at Foley Johnson, he was thrilled to get back to his Napa roots. “I have always been a big fan of Foley Johnson wines and am happy and honored to continue the Foley Family's legacy and vision. The Rutherford AVA is highly regarded and the Foley Johnson vineyards are in an ideal location for grape growing. I am thrilled to be working with Rutherford grapes. This is a great appellation for Bordeaux varietals.”
In his free time, Gio enjoys spending time with his wife, Angie, three children, and their two dogs. He also loves watching the Dallas Cowboys, and going to summer concerts at the Veterans Memorial Park in Napa.
Country born: Mexico
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
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