Winery - Foppiano
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A robust and spunky Zin, with firm texture and tannins that support a core of black cherry, plum, licorice, spice and herb flavors. It’s moderate in length on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice, ripe and balanced, a Cab that’s easy to drink for its delicious blackberry and cherry flavors and smooth tannins, yet holds extra layers of nuance and interest.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A dry, medium-bodied Pinot that shows very ripe fruit, easy tannins and a crisp bite of acidity. The flavors are delicious, all black cherries, sweet rhubarb tea, cola, vanilla and cinnamon. It’s a wine you’ll find yourself reaching for a second and a third time.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Green and weedy, with mint and cherry aromas leading to lean cherry flavors. Finishes dry and tart.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s some good cherry fruit here, and the tannins are soft and intricate, but the wine has an overtly unripe green stemminess that detracts.
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Foppiano Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A solid Chardonnay, dry, oaky and rich, with nice, crisp acidity. Satisfies for its creamy wealth of pinapples, limes, pears and minerals.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Overripe and pruny, with a burnt, Porty smell. Harsh and astringent.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Absolutely easy to drink, a soft, silky wine with pleasantly ripe berry and cherry flavors. Has a rich Asian spiciness throughout, and is dry and balanced.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From a family that pioneered “Pet” in Sonoma, and one that clearly still understands what to do with it, comes this dense, layered wine. It’s young, brooding and tannic. This isn’t a wimpy drink-me-now wine. It’s built to last, and Foppiano Petite Sirahs age gracefully and improve in the bottle for many years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Merlot is tricky under the best circumstances, and this one is adequate, at best. Dry and fairly tannic, it shows modest, somewhat overripe blackberry flavors.
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Foppiano Merlot - 2004
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