Franciscan Estate

Sandlands

Amador County Mission 2018

Alder Yarrow
9.4

A gift from the past becomes magic of the present, in the hands of @ownrooted. This is a pitch-perfect interpretation of Pais / Listan Prieto, the grape brought north from Mexico by Franciscan friars and planted so religiously (had to do it) at the outposts they established that it simply became known as the Mission grape. At its best, and make no mistake, this bottle is among that company, it offers bright strawberry and sour cherry fruit married to dried floral and herbal notes and shot through with electric minerality. Unbelievably refreshing and delicious. These bottle are crazy scarce, I think my annual allocation as a long time mailing list member is merely one (1), but if you can get your hands on one, it will be worth it. — 2 years ago

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Franciscan

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon

Let it breathe. At least an hour. Love the color and texture. — 4 years ago

Fiancetto

Franciscan Loam Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

2009 vintage. Still fresh red berries and currant flavors. Good acidity. — 3 years ago

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Franciscan Estate

Fountain Court Napa Valley White Blend 2013

Light with just right amount of sweetness , perfect with fish! 2013 vintage we bought in Napa. Enjoying it today 4-22-20! — 3 years ago

Dennis Coca
with Dennis

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Perfect with the lobster special and the chicken special. — a year ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Franciscan

Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Good bang for the buck. Bright, acidic, tannic. — 3 years ago

Franciscan Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Spicy, but still lively. — 3 years ago

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Franciscan

Monterey County & Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Lovely, refined, well-blended flavors — 4 years ago