Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery

Wine Enthusiast 94 EDITOR'S CHOICE Pungent aromas of tight-grained oak meet with almonds, pecans and lemon sorbet on the opulent attention-grabbing nose. Woody flavors of sandalwood and cedar continue to the palate, which is crisp, clean and salty but not unctuous at all, with tangy citrus on the

Wine Enthusiast 94 "From heritage clones of Wente and Mt. Eden, this top-end Chardonnay from the Foley family offers salted peaches, hazelnuts and crushed sea shells on a nose that recalls a steady sea breeze. It's light and brisk on the palate, with yellow pear, nectarine and lemon salt, all

Wine Enthusiast 92"Pink apple notes mix with lime and lemon skins as well as the slightest touch of vanilla on the inviting nose of this Foley bottling. It's sleek and tight on the palate, with citrus pith, salt and apple-butter flavors clinging to a crisp centerline."

Wine Enthusiast 94 " Tight and restrained aromas of just-opening white blossoms are laid against a brioche backdrop with hints of spring grass too. It’s very high toned on the palate, driven by limestone minerality with an acidic zing powered by lemon juice and lime peels. The apple flavors pick up

"With the various blocks ripening on differing schedules, our Rancho Santa Rosa Chardonnay was hand-harvested throughout the month of October. Employing classical techniques, the grapes were brought to the winery for gentle whole-cluster pressing, with the resulting juice transferred to tank.

 Robert Parker 90 "The 2005 Chardonnay Rancho Santa Rosa exhibits restrained tropical fruits intermixed with a subtle peach character. There is an attractive underpinning of tart acidity, a hint of oak, and a complex personality. It should age well for 2-4 years."  Wine Spectator 88 "Intense and