2019 Robert Foley Griffin

Robert Foley Vineyards was founded by acclaimed winemaker Robert Foley, whose decades-long career has helped shape some of Napa Valley’s most respected wines. Known for his focus on mountain-grown fruit, concentrated structure, and balanced extraction, Foley’s wines consistently emphasize power paired with refinement.

The Griffin is a proprietary red blend sourced from carefully selected Napa Valley vineyard sites. The 2019 vintage benefited from a long, moderate growing season that allowed for excellent flavour development, balanced acidity, and refined tannin maturity. Conditions throughout Napa Valley in 2019 produced wines noted for both concentration and elegance.

Crafted from a blend of Bordeaux varieties, the wine undergoes careful fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels to develop complexity, texture, and integration. Robert Foley’s restrained but detail-oriented approach to oak aging allows the fruit intensity and vineyard character to remain central while enhancing structure and depth.

The result is a polished and age-worthy Napa Valley blend that combines richness with sophistication.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Deep garnet-purple with opaque ruby tones.

Nose
Complex aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, and plum are layered with notes of graphite, cedar, cocoa, espresso, and baking spice.

Palate
Full-bodied and concentrated with dense dark fruit flavours, finely structured tannins, and balanced acidity. Layers of mocha, black olive, tobacco, and toasted oak contribute depth and savoury complexity.

Finish
Long, powerful, and refined with lingering dark fruit, mineral notes, and integrated spice.

Cellaring & Pairings

Cellaring
Excellent aging potential; enjoy now with decanting or cellar for 10–15 years for further integration and complexity.

Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with dry-aged steak, braised beef, lamb shank, venison, rich mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Its structure and concentration also complement slow-cooked and heavily seasoned meat dishes.