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Score 91/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2022

Foley's 2016 Claret is sourced from vineyards in the Calistoga, Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder AVAs, a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, with about 30% new oak. Super ripe and concentrated, it delivers slow-moving swells of cassis and dark chocolate, being impressively full-bodied and almost fudge-like but lacking a bit of liveliness.

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94
94/100

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96
96/100

Jeb Dunnuck

91
91/100

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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96 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 96/100 · Drink 2020-2040, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2020

The 2016 Claret checks in as 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot. Like the Merlot, it too is a mix of mountain and valley floor vineyards. Loads of ripe currants, violets, graphite, and chocolate emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, sexy 2016 can be drunk today or cellared for 15-20 years, if you’re so inclined. There are only 612 cases.

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Robert Foley
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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