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Robert Foley Charbono 2008 Napa Valley

After tasting the Italian Dolcetto from Alba last week, we travel to Napa Valley in California to taste the (mistakenly) counterpart varietal of Charbono from the vineyards of Robert Foley.

Robert Foley Charbono 2008 Napa Valley

Appearance: dark purple-red hues

Aroma: ripe plum and earthy aromas with a touch of blackberry

Flavors: dense and dark blackberry and black pepper flavors with a touch of mineral

Finishing Notes: complex and rich with dark fruit and berry flavors to the end, long finish with plenty of earthiness

Perfect Pairing: This Charbono would pair nicely with a fall barbeque of pork ribs in a spicy southwest sauce with a roasted root vegetable blend of carrots, parsnips and rutabaga.

WINE:30 is written by Karl Bradley and Jody Wuollett, who are both longtime residents of Door County. Jody is the owner operator of Chop Restaurant in the Sister Bay Country Walk Shops and Karl is the General Manager and Executive Chef of the Mission Grille in Sister Bay. They have both been awarded the first level of certification from the Court of the Master Sommeliers.