Robert Foley Vineyards

Napa Valley Charbono

9.0177 ratings
9.123 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Charbono
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

Bright, medium ruby color with pronounced aromas of raspberry, blackberry, violet, black currant, mocha, forest floor, red plum, black cherry. Crisp acidity and surprisingly (based on the gorgeous, huge bouquet) it is only 12.9% abv. With this bright acidity, medium body, elegantly mingled black fruit and red fruit flavors and a silky texture on the palate, this is a delightful food wine. What a terrific wine!

Bright, medium ruby color with pronounced aromas of raspberry, blackberry, violet, black currant, mocha, forest floor, red plum, black cherry. Crisp acidity and surprisingly (based on the gorgeous, huge bouquet) it is only 12.9% abv. With this bright acidity, medium body, elegantly mingled black fruit and red fruit flavors and a silky texture on the palate, this is a delightful food wine. What a terrific wine!

Mar 24th, 2022
Shay A
9.2

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Underripe blackberry, leather, dark cocoa dusted dates, green pepper and inky on the nose. Very Bordeaux like on the palate. Currant, plum and old black cherry. Clay finish. No rush.

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Underripe blackberry, leather, dark cocoa dusted dates, green pepper and inky on the nose. Very Bordeaux like on the palate. Currant, plum and old black cherry. Clay finish. No rush.

Dec 22nd, 2018
Grant Everett

Could drink this eight days a week

Could drink this eight days a week

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2017
Gregory Fulchiero

Fascinating wine with old world charm and dusty tannins

Fascinating wine with old world charm and dusty tannins

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2017
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

9.4

Love it. Blueberry, soft pepper and leather. Gentle but focused and firm

Love it. Blueberry, soft pepper and leather. Gentle but focused and firm

1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2014
Sylvia Bednarz

2005!

Feb 26th, 2017
Maura Passanisi

Charbono tasting. Old, traditionally made Charbono. Well-balanced. Not gloopy. Good. Best of the night.

Charbono tasting. Old, traditionally made Charbono. Well-balanced. Not gloopy. Good. Best of the night.

Aug 30th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.7

Soft and jammy. Lacks complexity. Perhaps past prime.

Soft and jammy. Lacks complexity. Perhaps past prime.

Dec 18th, 2015
Sylvia Bednarz

Hello Napa royalty

Hello Napa royalty

Sep 11th, 2015
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.0

Charbono. Quite the oddity. But if anyone made it interesting its Robert foley or tofanelli. Highly recommended. Started off musty and opened up to a nice fruity earthy finish.

Charbono. Quite the oddity. But if anyone made it interesting its Robert foley or tofanelli. Highly recommended. Started off musty and opened up to a nice fruity earthy finish.

Jun 26th, 2015