| Year | Wine | Variety | Location | Price | Num | Rating |
| 2003 | Bremer Family Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 4 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| 2003 | Bremer Family Claret | Red Wine | 4 | 70.00 | 1 | |
| Blackberries, aromatic herb and cigar box are impeccably brought to the forefront on the nose, with subtle hints of taost and cedar lingering in the background. By its makeup alone the Claret exudes balance and legendary seamlessness stays with you for hours. |
| 2004 | Bremer Family Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 11 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| 2006 | Cakebread Rubaiyat | Red Wine | 3 | 32.00 | 1 | |
| Rubaiyat is a blend of numerous small lots of grapes harvested at different times from multiple vineyard sites. The blend changes every year, providing winemaker Julianne Laks with the opportunity to be creative. In general, Julianne selects lighter-bodied, fruitier lots for Rubaiyat. These are fermented primarily in small, open-top tanks with manual punchdowns of the cap, a method that gently macerates the juice and skins to extract optimal color and flavor. The lots for our 2006 Rubaiyat aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 35% new, before blending. |
| 2002 | Casa Nuestra Cab Franc | Cabernet Franc | 9 | 32.00 | 1 | |
| Gold Medal winning wine. Only 374 cases produced. Wine is cellar worthy |
| 2002 | Casa Nuestra Meritage | Meritage | 2 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| Per winery bottle should still be good. Drink this year |
| 2005 | Casa Nuestra Merlot | Merlot | 6 | 38.00 | 1 | 93 |
| 2006 | Casa Nuestra Merlot | Merlot | 3 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| The grapes are planted at the winery look like lucious red fruit in this bottle with a supple, round finish. 155 cases produced |
| 2004 | Casa Nuestra Merlot Estate | Merlot | 1 | 35.00 | 1 | 92 |
| Planted here, on the valley floor of st. helena with our warm climate and riparian soil this vineyard offers our merlot intense charactor. Look for lucious red fruit in this bottle with a supple, round finish after a few hours of decanting. Consider it with a classic French onion soup. This wine has a great cellar potential. Only 222 cases produced. |
| 2007 | Casa Nuestra Riesling - Estate Bottle | Riesling | 00 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| 2006 | Casa Nuestra Tinto | | 3 | 30.00 | 1 | |
| 199 cases produced. Released to club members only. We get abundant black fruits like plum and cherry with hints of bittersweet chocolate aromas. This wine will definitley imporve over the next 6 to 12 years. Decant for several hours. |
| 330 cases produced |
| 2006 | Castillo de amarosa Gewurztraminer | Gewurztraminer | 1 | 20.00 | 1 | |
| 2006 | Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 5 | 70.00 | 1 | 92 |
| WINE SPECTATOR “OUTSTANDING 92”: “Full-blown, ripe and rich, with intense and sharply focused dried currant, wild berry and blackberry fruit that's still fairly tannic at this stage. Ends with a long, persistent finish. Best from 2010 through 2015.” TASTING NOTES: “Simply stated, we believe this is the tastiest Caymus Napa Cabernet bottling ever released! Thick, weighty texture that is oh so silky smooth then featuring rich flavors of ripe, dark plums and semi sweet cocoa then finishing with a deliciously savory hint of toasted caramel that lingers pleasantly for a full 30 seconds. Enjoy now after decanting ½ hour or anytime over the next 5 years, peaking around 2012 in our estimate. 94 points” TheWineInsiders.com |
| 2006 | De Loach Pinot Noir O.F.S. | Pinot Noir | 00 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| Aromas of black cherry, cola and a hint of white pepper unfold to a luscious palate of ripe red fruit flavors, molasses and caramel. This seductively layered wine, perfectly balanced with its fine acid and tannins, has great aging potential. |
| 2006 | De Loach Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 4 | 30.00 | 1 | |
| 2006 | DeLoach Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 3 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| 2003 | Far Niente Cave Collection | Cabernet Savuignon | 3 | 131.25 | 1 | |
| Forward aromas of cassis, licorice, anise and tabacco, complemented by notes of black currant, are present on the nose. The plush, silky enty provides an opening to flavors of blackberry and black cherry fruit on the palate, with a dense core of chewy tannin. The fruit darkens on the palate, and notes of taosty oak with an underlying layer of black cherry emerge on the long, sweet finish. 8500 cases produced. |
| Martin Stelling vineyard. |
| 2007 | Far Niente Chardonnay | Chardonnay | 3 | 58.00 | 1 | |
| This wine greets with forward fruits, layered by peach and tropical notes combined with rose petal and toasty allspice. The balance between the oak and fruit are completely seamless. Full bodied and rich, creamy hints of minerality complement the sweet fruit throughout. The finish is very long, lingering and beautifully textured. Appellation: Napa Valley Harvest Dates: August 30 ? Ocotber 8, 2007 Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Fermentation: 100% barrel; No ML Aging: 9 months sur lie in French oak (65% new, 35% once-used) Release Date: November 2008 Dirk Hampson |
| this bottle is part of teh Cave Collection |
| 2005 | Far Niente Dolce | | 1 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| The 2006 Dolce is intensely fruity, driven by aromas of citrus and stone fruits, and layered with notes of honey and spice. Ripe peach and pear dominate in the nose and are complemented with notes of orange zest, dried apricot and fig. The palate is loaded with ripe and juicy apricot. It begins with a silky entry, followed by an unctuous and balanced mid-palate, and a mouthwatering, clean finish. With time we expect the emergence of the bottle bouquet, together with a subtle minerality, will beautifully showcase the fruit-forward nature of this youngster. |
| 2005 | Far Niente Dolce | | 1 | 67.50 | 1 | |
| 2003 | Far Niente Dolce Estate Bottle | Dessert Wine | 1 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| Brilliant golden yellow with amber highlights and very viscous, this sweet wine immediately captures the attention with intoxicating aromas of honey, lanolin, lemon drop, peach nectar, orange marmalade, and candied violets. The palate is as come-hither as the nose, with banana, peach, apricot, mango, honey, and riotous floral notes all fighting for attention as if in a competition for the same suitor. At 14% alcohol and 12.4 residual sugar, the wine is refreshingly balanced, not cloying, and has a sweet, banana-toffee infused finish. How pleasant to find that, after all this time as the benchmark American dessert wine, it still exceeds expectations. |
| 2007 | Far Niete Cabernet Sauvignon - Estate Bottle | Cabernet | 3 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| Cabernet offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry and boysenberry layered with baking spices and licorice. The entry is full and juicy with a velvety middle palate. Dark, mocha flavors emerge on the long finish with chewy coating tannins. |
| 2005 | Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Hillside Reserve | Cabernet | 5 | 100.00 | 1 | |
| Rutherford Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is always among our most elegant cabernets and shows great consistency from vintage to vintage. It has truly become a family favorite and one we always look forward to enjoying both young, for its fruit and minerality, as well as with some age to appreciate its complexity and nuances. The concentration of the 2005 Rutherford Hillside Reserve is a bit tighter and exhibits more complex tannin structure than its 2004 sibling while continuing to express the deep sense of terroir so long associated with this wine. The long cool growing season experienced in 2005 was perfectly suited to the traditional Rutherford Hillside Reserve style. On the nose, there are hints of black cherry, cassis and cocoa that usher in rich flavors of red and black fruits with a silky mouth feel. All of this is framed by an elegant structure and long finish accented by lush tanni |
| 2006 | Frank Family Sangiovese | Sangiovese | 2 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| Wine has sold out! Tasting Notes: The aromas are complex; ranging from delicate rose petals and raspberry blossom, to cherry wood smoked bacon, followed by rich coffee and cinnamon. Upfront the palate is silky instructure, with bright youthful fruits of cherry and cranberry. While the tannins remain soft, a richness of juicystone fruit and black cherry emerge in the mid-palate, moving into a refined finish of smoky spice. Production Notes: 16 months in 35% new French Oak Barrels and 65% once filled French Oak Barrels Production: 300 Cases Other Notes: Blend Composition: 92% Sangiovese 8% Rutherford Reserve Cab |
| 2006 | Frank Family Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 3 | 37.00 | 1 | 88 |
| This is zesty and loaded with cracked pepper, smoky wild berry and pepper aromas, with rich, zesty boysenberry and roasted sage flavors that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 6,500 cases made. –TF |
| 2005 | Macauley Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 6 | 36.00 | 1 | |
| The 2005 Macauley Zinfandel exhibits a captivating purple hue. This wine begins with beautiful front notes of cherry vanilla and clove. Deeper in the nose is a presence of black berry, briar spice and edges of black pepper. It's as rich and hedonistic as a Hayne or Monte Rosso Vineyard. The mouth feel, while young, is showing great promise with full, coating tannin and a fine acidic structure. Enjoy for 5 to 7 years with proper cellaring. The wine was bottled unfiltered and unfined, as always. Winemaker Kirk Venge Varietals 89% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah Vineyards Beatty Ranch, Moss Creek Alcohol 15.4% TA 0.79 pH 3.6 Barrels French and American Bottled April 25, 2007 Cases 225 |
| 2004 | Merryvale Red Wine Profile | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot | 5 | 125.00 | 1 | |
| Wine Critic Dan Berger comments, "Few Cabs are worth this much, but this (wine) is superb." Opulent, rich and elegant, this proprietary Bordeaux varietal blend is loaded with dark berry, vanilla and spice flavors, silky tannins and a luxuriously long finish. |
| 2005 | Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 9 | 77.00 | 1 | |
| 2005 | Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Dragon Fly | Cabernet | 9 | 98.00 | 1 | |
| abundant aromas of red and black fruits are predominant on the nose. A mixture of straberry and raspberry fills the glass, with sweet vanilla and cedar adding interest. This 2005 has a very silky texture that is velvety and rich across the palate. While still retaining its normal elegance, this vintage has a bit nore stuffing, which carries those beautiful fruit flavors into an incredibly supple finish. released 09/2008 |
| 2004 | Nickel & Nickel Dolce | dessert wine | 1 | 39.00 | 1 | |
| 2005 | Nickel & Nickel Merlot Suscol Ranch | Merlot | 6 | 55.00 | 1 | |
| 1441 cases produced |
| Captivating with flavors of dark plum and wild berry enhanced by underlying layers of earth and sweek oak. Unique charater of this vineyeard includes a suppleness on the palate that few merlots can offer. Its distinctiveness lies in the lush, velvety tannins that expand upon the intial sip and develop with richness through the finish. Eolution allows one to enjoy the wine today, yet also rewards those who choose to lay it down in the cellar. Released 03/2008 1441 cases 100% Merlot |
| 2006 | Nickel & Nickel Merlot Vogt Vineyard | Merlot | 6 | 50.00 | 1 | |
| his wine is much richer than its predecessor. The sweet, briary fruits and currant flavors mix with the earth and tabacco notes that are typical of this site. this wine was aged in a bit more french oak than the 2005 and the cedar and vanilla offer a nice compliment to the fruit. its Howell Mountain roots are defintalry present as this wine has a thick, coating mouthfeel from start to finish. although you can enjoy this wine today, it si sure to evolve and develop for those with patience. |
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| 2006 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 8 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| The journey from vineyard to bottle has thrilled us for this 2007 Copper Streak Cabernet! The dark fruit flavors carry hints of earth and tea that are exciting from this part of the Stags Leap District. The ripeness translates into a soft, even, thick impression on the palate that echoes the aromas before it melts away with elegance that seems effortless. It may be the lovely texture on the palate that creates its most distinctive memory. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 8 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| The 2007 Sullenger has the blackberry and black cherry flavors that seem to express themselves so often in Oakville, but it is the velvety texture and chewiness of this wine on the palate that emphasizes its alluring qualities. The consistency of the flavors, as promised by the aromas, carries through to a finish that is in fact, mouth watering. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 2 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| The 2007 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon displays forward bright, clear and ripe black cherry aromas. There is a sense of juiciness to the wine upon entry. The softness is carried by the wine’s classic structure as it continues to gain in presence and depth while moving back on the palate. The tremendous length and layering of flavors is a quality that we associate with this and other west Oakville vineyards. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 8 | 115.00 | 1 | |
| The 2007 Dragonfly Cabernet Sauvignon marries loganberry and strawberry aromas with hints of wild strawberry perfume. The floral notes hint at the elegance that this vineyard always delivers. The red fruit offers a silky entrance that expands and coats the palate with warmth and gentleness. The tannins are seamless and melt leaving an impression of grace that is as much about texture as about expression of flavor. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 1 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| The 2007 Witz End Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon shows the classic aroma combination of cherry and “Rutherford Dust.” Impressions of juiciness are very forward and expand on the middle palate. The flavors are carried by a structure that seems elegant, supple and layered so that the wine highlights the fruit and perfume through its long and lingering finish. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 11 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| An all time favorite, the 2007 Vogt Cabernet Sauvignon has its typical and distinctive dark fruit aromas complemented with notes of black tea and hints of toasty French oak. The vintage produced moderate tannins across the palate providing a graceful backdrop to the hillside fruit. |
| 2006 | Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon - Regusci Blk 4 | Cabernet | 4 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| A plush combination of red fruit and black cherry deliver sweet impressions even though the wine is dry. This wine is fat, polished, and jammy with a harmonious offering that seems to have no end. Integrated, toasty oak enhances the fruit and the rich, coating texture carries the well developed and polished tannins into a long, lingering finish. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Copper Streak vineyard | Cabernet | 11 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| The copper streak has continued to improve and thrill us throughout its joiurney from vineyard to bottle. The dark fruit flavors carry hints of earth and tea that are exciting from this part of the stags Leap District. the ripeness translates into a soft, even, think impression on the palate that echoes the aromas before it melts away with elegance that seems effortless. It may be the lovely texture on hte palate that creates its most distinctive memory. |
| Purchased from winery for $72.00 |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Merlot | Merlot | 5 | 50.00 | 1 | |
| Similar to last year, both open- and closed-top fermenters were used to produce the 2007 Harris Merlot, which emphasizes both fruit and palate feel. This classic Merlot has beautiful flavors of plum, sage, earth and cedar. It is a wonderfully balanced Merlot with a nice, sweet palate and soft, round tannins. The toast and spice contribution from the French oak integrates with the fruit, creating a round middle core. For those who love to drink Merlot, this is a classic for your cellar. |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Syrah | Syrah | 9 | 48.00 | 1 | |
| The smaller crop this year produced a wine that is quite distinct. The floral nature of this fruit really stands out with this 2007 vintage as the wine expresses notes of violet and rose. An elegance and youth shine through as the juicy berry fruit plays with a warm spice and toast that comes from the oak. The fine, silky texture and soft tannins carry this medley of flavors into a juicy, harmonious finish. |
| 2006 | Nickel and Nickel Witz End | Cabernet | 6 | 67.50 | 1 | |
| 2007 | Nickel and Nickel Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 7 | 48.00 | 1 | |
| The smaller crop in 2007 led to beautifully ripe flavors and this wine has all the character of a classic Russian River Zinfandel. Dusty, raspberry flavors with white pepper, vanilla and spice blend together nicely and offer a pleasing combination of texture and flavor. A special selection of French oak adds a layer of subtle char to this vintage which, complements the fruit, expanding the middle palate into a nice, long finish. |
| 2005 | Nugan Shiraz Estate | Shiraz | 10 | 25.00 | 1 | 91 |
| 2001 | Rex Goliath Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 10 | 9.00 | 1 | |
| 2005 | Rubican Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Cask | Cabernet | 7 | 75.00 | 1 | 88 |
| Supple and graceful, with excellent balance, offering layers of plum, black cherry, blackberry and savory herbal scents. Gains complexity and nuance on the finish, where the flavors push on. Drink now through 2013. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 7,686 cases made. –JL |
| 2000 | St. Francis Anthem Meritage Millennium Edition | Red Wine | 1 | 55.00 | 1 | 92 |
| 2006 | St. Francis Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Franc | 1 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| Cabernet Franc, McCoy Vineyard, Sonoma County (2006) Hand-picked at the peak of ripeness & aged in French oak, yields a full-bodied wine with rich current flavors. Director of Winemaking Tom Mackey holds Bordeaux varietal wines to a high standard, and this Cabernet Franc is no exception. Light toast and jam are recognized on the aroma, along with notes of spice box. Chewy tannins make for a concentrated mid-palate, combined with flavors of chopped chocolate and chestnuts. A lingering finish makes this stunning vineyard designate a wine that can be enjoyed for years to come. |
| Ageability: 7 to 10 Years |
| 2004 | St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | 3 | 75.00 | 1 | |
| Etched with x-mas tree |
| 2003 | St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Kings Ridge Reserve | Cabernet | 10 | 75.00 | 1 | |
| Produced from a small crop of hand-picked, luscious grapes, then aged for two years in small, new oak barrels, and further aged for two years in the bottle, our Kings Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon fully expresses the exceptional character of this unique vineyard. |
| 2008 | St. Francis Chardonnay | Chadonnay | 3 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| 2006 | St. Francis Malbec | malbec | 3 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| Malbec produces large, luscious berries with plum like flavors, anise spiciness and deep color. A Bordeaux varietal that has historically been used as a blending grape, however, when Malbec is grown at this rocky hillside site, the grapes achieve a complexity and concentration that is not found in a valley floor grown Malbec. |
| Ageability: 7 to 10 years |
| 2005 | St. Francis Malbec - McCoy VY | Malbec | 1 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| Malbec produces large, luscious berries with plum like flavors, anise spiciness and deep color. A Bordeaux varietal that has historically been used as a blending grape, however, when Malbec is grown at this rocky hillside site, the grapes achieve a complexity and concentration that is not found in a valley floor grown Malbec. |
| Ageability: 7 to 10 years |
| 2005 | St. Francis Merlot | Merlot | 10 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| Wild Oak, the site of our Winery in Sonoma Valley, was named to honor Sonoma's Heritage Oak trees. Wild Oak wines by St. Francis are made from grapes that have been hand-picked from small lots of elite terroir bordered by Heritage Oak tress in Sonoma County's most outstanding AVA's. Wild Oak Merlot is a lush, rich, full-bodied wine characterizing classic Bordeaux structure. Small crops of intensely flavored fruit from select blocks of the 36 year old estate Behler Vineyard in Sonoma Valley provides us with rich, fleshy fruit typical of Merlot grown on this cool valley floor vineyard. A second Merlot component is grown high above the fog line along the Mayacamas ridge overlooking Sonoma Valley on our estate Nuns Canyon Vineyard. This Mountain grown Merlot provides the tannins needed to give the wine structure and complexity. Additionally, a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate Lagomarsino Vineyard in the Russian River Valley provides depth of color and berrylike flavors to complement the final blend |
| AGING POTENTIAL 8 to 10 years |
| 2006 | St. Francis Merlot | Merlot | 11 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| With it’s rich and intoxicating aroma, this wine will capture you the moment you lift the glass. Fresh violets mixed with dried cherries and leather are endlessly appealing. The textured mouthfeel is supple, and displays flavors of red licorice and raspberry, complimented by great structure. Balanced and full-bodied, this Merlot stands up to its great reputation. |
| Ageability: 7 to 10 years |
| 2005 | St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel Zichichi Ranch | Zinfandel | 1 | 30.00 | 1 | |
| 500 cases produced. Deeply colored and ladened with flavors reminiscent of soft plumy fruit, boysenberry, currant and smoke. This full-bodied wine finishes with a spicy edge and sensual richness. Only avaible at the winery. Single vineayard wine. 500 caes produced. aging potential 5 to 7 years. |
| 2007 | St. Francis Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | 2 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley (2007) The St. Francis style of Petite Sirah is classic, with strong aromas of blueberry, cassis and slight toffee notes present. The palate delivers a delightful viscosity, coupled with marked flavors of coffee and boysenberry jam. Firm, textured tannins with balanced acidity make this a wine to enjoy over and over again. |
| Ageability: 5 to 10 years |
| 2006 | St. Francis Petite Syrah | Petite Syrah | 6 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| The St. Francis style of Petite Sirah is classic, with strong aromas of blueberry, cassis and slight toffee notes present. The palate delivers a delightful viscosity, coupled with marked flavors of coffee and boysenberry jam. Firm, textured tannins with balanced acidity make this a wine to enjoy over and over again. |
| Ageability: 5 to 10 years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Port | Port | 7 | 24.00 | 1 | |
| Aging potential 20+ years. 690 cases produced. Bronze Medal Winner |
| Berries and plum, with hints of leather, caramel, vanilla, spice and figs make this a wine that can be served on its own, as an apertitif, or after a meal to accompany a rich dark chocolate dessert. Viscous with a modest mid-palate, this wine can be cellared or enjoyed now. |
| 2008 | St. Francis Port | Port | 7 | 30.00 | 1 | |
| Berries & plum, with hints of leather, caramel, vanilla, spice & figs. To make a great Port one must respect how it’s made in its origin, Portugal. Of course, California does not see many of the grape varietals used in Portugal, so we depend mostly on winemaking techniques to ensure authenticity. St. Francis chooses high quality blocks of two well-known Sonoma Valley vineyards, our Nuns Canyon Ranch and the famous Pagani Vineyard. |
| Ageability: 20+ years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Red Wine | | 4 | 45.00 | 1 | |
| This blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot proves to be another harmonious blend for this vineyard. Aromas of briary fruit and raw tobacco move seamlessly into a rich mouthfeel. Though its mid-palate of cassis and meatiness may seem hearty on its own now, it will continue to drink beautifully for another 5-7 years. |
| Ageability: 5 to 7 years |
| 2006 | St. Francis Red Wine - Cote Du Sonoma | | | 35.00 | 1 | |
| A full-bodied wine with beautiful aromas of coffee, blackberries, and hints of lavender. Though it has great intensity, the mouthfeel has a softness that bursts with flavors of black currant and spice box, finishing with licorice-laced tannins. Enjoyable now or even more so when cellared. 57% Syrah 29% Grenache 14% Petite Sirah |
| aging potential 5 to 7 years |
| 2005 | St. Francis Red Wine - Cote Du sonoma | | 5 | 35.00 | 1 | |
| A full-bodied wine with beautiful aromas of coffee, blackberries, and hints of lavender. Though it has great intensity, the mouthfeel has a softness that bursts with flavors of black currant and spice box, finishing with licorice-laced tannins. Enjoyable now or even more so when cellared. |
| Ageability: 5 to 7 years, Varietal Composition: 57% Syrah 29% Grenache 14% Petite Sirah |
| 2006 | St. Francis Red Wine - Cuvee Lago | Red Wine | 10 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| This wine has a pretty bouquet, with notes of acacia flowers, blackberries and slight pepper. The palate is rich and full, coating with flavors of licorice, spice box and just a hint of tar and earth. Tannins on this wine are firm, and it will pair nicely with a hearty meal now or age in your cellar for years to come. |
| Ageability: 5 to 10 years |
| 2009 | St. Francis Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | 2 | 20.00 | 1 | |
| 2005 | St. Francis Syrah Wild Oak | Syrah | 2 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| Syrah is one of the most adaptable varietals, suitable for both warm and cool growing regions and both rocky mountainous and fertile valley floor soils. Wherever it is grown, Syrah dramatically expresses the personality of the terrior with its unique and variable flavor profile. In the 2005 vintage, 70% of the Syrah grapes were selected from our very own Wild Oak Vineyard, located on the fertile valley floor of Sonoma Valley. This fruit gives the 2005 Syrah its lush strawberry and mineral flavors as well as a soft, rich mouthfeel. The remaining 30% of the grapes are grown on our estate mountain-side Nuns Canyon Vineyard, growing high above the fog line on the Sonoma Valley side of Mount Veeder. This mountain grown fruit is first to ripen and is characterized by firm tannins and sweet blueberry and ripe black cherry flavors. All grapes were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and were then aged in new, one and two year old oak (95% French , 5% American). We selected a high percentage of older oak barrels for this blend in order to allow the wine?s intense fruit flavors to shine. |
| 2008 | St. Francis Viogneir - Caties Corner | Viogneir | 9 | 22.00 | 1 | |
| Viognier, Catie's Corner, Russian River Valley (2007) Viognier is well-known for its floral and intense fruit aromas. This crisp, semisweet wine is intended to be consumed young while the aromas are powerful. The Viognier grape is temperamental, but when picked at peak of ripeness, as this vintage was, it assembles a wine low in acidity and with a deep yellow color. The highly aromatic and fruit forward nature of the grape allows Viognier to pair well with spicy foods such as Thai or Vietnamese cuisine. |
| Ageability: 5 years |
| 2006 | St. Francis Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 7 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| F or the past 12 years St. Francis has had the privilege of producing a small quantity of old vines Zinfandel from grapes of the famed Pagani Family Vineyard located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. First planted by the family patriarch Felice Pagani in the 1880’s, this old world vineyard is dry farmed, without benefit of trellising and to this day is farmed by the Pagani family in the field blend style. Although the vineyard blocks are planted mostly to Zinfandel, they also contain small plantings of a diverse range of grape varieties including Mourvedre and Alicante Bouschet. When small amounts of these varieties are blended with the old vines Zinfandel, the end result is a remarkble red wine enjoyed by so many of the immigrant families who settled in Sonoma County at the turn of the century, very reminiscent of their red table wines from home. Sonoma Valley’s warm summer days hasten the ripening of these grapes to their peak of potential - spicy, brambly Zinfandel, peppery Mourvedre and color intensity from the Alicante Bouschet. American oak is specifically selected for its cinnamon, nutmeg and clove flavors enhancing the complexity of this treasured old vines Zinfandel. |
| Aging potential 3 to 5 years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Zinfandel | Zinfandel | 8 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| This Zinfandel is one of a kind. The bouquet is beautiful and layered, with aromas of dried currants, ripe raspberries and cracked pepper. The medium-weight palate is round, yet elegant with flavors of rhubarb, briery fruit and a subtle note of vanilla. This wine continues to develop in the glass, so you will want to sip slowly. |
| Ageability: 5 to 7 years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Zinfandel - Nuns Canyon | Zinfandel | 5 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| Zinfandel, Nuns Canyon, Sonoma Valley (2007) The 2007 vintage boasts complex aromas, such as spiced cherries and cassis liqueur, with hints of clove. The mouthfeel is quite lush, displaying flavors of ripe strawberries, figs and roasting herbs. This incredibly textured wine coats the palate and finishes strong with balanced and well-integrated tannins. |
| Ageability: 5 to 7 years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Zinfandel - Tres Viejos | Zinfandel | 8 | 40.00 | 1 | |
| A spicy Zinfandel that portrays the 3 most excellent AVAs for Sonoma Zinfandel: Valley floor, Russian River & Dry Creek. This luscious Zinfandel displays voluptuous aromas of ripe strawberry and red currants. They truly light up the bouquet, and combined with a velvety mouthfeel of spice, juniper berries and raspberry, this wine is sure to impress true Zinfandel fanatics. Heftier than some of its younger competition, this Zinfandel blend proves you truly are only as old as you feel! |
| aging potential 5 to 7 years |
| 2007 | St. Francis Zinfandel - Wild Oak | Zinfandel | 4 | 38.00 | 1 | |
| Zinfandel, Wild Oak, Sonoma County (2006) A rich Zinfandel with exuberant fruitiness & juicy acidity. Wild Oak, the site of our Winery in Sonoma Valley, was named to honor Sonoma’s Heritage Oak trees. Wild Oak wines by St. Francis are made from grapes that have been hand-picked from small lots of elite terroir bordered by Heritage Oak tress in Sonoma County’s most outstanding AVA’s. This Zinfandel, also known as California’s Heritage grape, is a classic Sonoma County Zinfandel representing a selection of “old vine” family owned vineyards through out Sonoma County. Dry Creek Valley is the home of over 50% of this Zinfandel. |
| Ageability: 5 to 8 years |
| 2004 | St. Francis Zinfandel Bacchi | Zinfandel | 7 | 35.00 | 1 | 87 |
| only 350 cases made |
| Supple and ripe, showing distinctive minty dill scents, with blackberry, pepper and toasty coconut araomas and gutsy tannins on the finish. 350 cases made |
| 2005 | St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vine Amman | Zinfandel | 11 | 25.00 | 1 | |
| 2005 | St. Francis Zinfandel Pagani | Zinfandel | 11 | 36.00 | 1 | |
| This 2005 vintage marks St. Francis' eleventh harvest of old vine zins from the famed Pagani Vineyard. this old vine zin is crafted of fruit from grapevines first planted by the family patriarch FElice Pagani on this Sonoma Valley vineyard in the 1880's, and to this day is farmed in the old "field blend" style. spicy, brambly Zin, chocilatey Petite syrah, floral Mourvedre, peppery Carignane and intensley colored blue-black Alicante bouschet. American oak specifically selected fir uts cunnamon, netmeg and clove flavors truly enhance the complexity of this treasured Sonoma valley Old Vine Zinfandel. |
| 2005 | Trentadue Chocolate Amore | | 00 | 25.00 | 1 | |