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46 reviews
Foley Estates
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018
94 Points
Wine Enthusiast
March 26, 2021
Impressive amounts of game and wet soil flash across the nose on this bottling at first, before the pepper, plum and pomegranate elements fill in. The palate is equally complex, showing more game and soil as well as thyme, peppercorns, rich strawberry and tart cranberry on the finish.
– Matt Kettmann
Foley Estates
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
April 9, 2020
Intense aromas of fruit and earth converge on the nose of this bottling, from blackberry to sagebrush, wild thyme, loamy earth and dried mushroom.
– Matt Kettmann
Foley Estates
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
April 9, 2020
Strong, earthy tones of wild sagebrush and cola spice decorate the black cherry and plum aromas on the nose of this bottling. Baked cherry and raspberry flavors pop on the palate, where cardamom spice and earthy herbs add nuance.
– Matt Kettmann
Foley Estates
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast
February 13, 2018
Cranberry, hibiscus and rosewater converge on the soft, plush nose of this bottling, which also shows hints of star anise and baked goods. It's a light and playful wine on the sip, where juicy raspberries meet with gravelly minerality. This is light, fresh and full of long, simmering acidity.
– Matt Kettmann
Foley Estates
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2015
90 Points
Wine Spectator
February 2, 2018
This plush white features lots of pastry notes, with concentrated flavors of ripe apple, baked pear and dried peach. Offers a richly spiced finish.
– Kim Marcus
