St. Francis Winery
Anthem Winemaker's Selection Sonoma Valley Meritage Blend
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
72% Cabernet, 24% Malbec, 4% cab franc. Anthem red blend 2012.
72% Cabernet, 24% Malbec, 4% cab franc. Anthem red blend 2012.
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2015
Over ripe blueberries, pepper on the nose. Ripe black fruits, solid finish
Over ripe blueberries, pepper on the nose. Ripe black fruits, solid finish
Aug 17th, 2015
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. Cranberry aroma with hints of pipe tobacco. First impression is cranberry juice follow by a floral vanilla retronasal sensation. The body is both powdery and tannic so it reminds me of a dark chocolate powder. Slow long legs give it a balanced heat on the finish. Was a great wine for a thanksgiving dinner.
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. Cranberry aroma with hints of pipe tobacco. First impression is cranberry juice follow by a floral vanilla retronasal sensation. The body is both powdery and tannic so it reminds me of a dark chocolate powder. Slow long legs give it a balanced heat on the finish. Was a great wine for a thanksgiving dinner.
Nov 23rd, 2023
Stewed fruits, anise, moderate tannins, earthier,
Stewed fruits, anise, moderate tannins, earthier,
Jan 10th, 2020
Excellent Meritage. Well balanced and still showing primary fruit.
Excellent Meritage. Well balanced and still showing primary fruit.
May 18th, 2017
Smells like blueberry cobbler. Also has a red pepper quality to it that is fun. The palette is Jammy with great fruit that includes dark cherry characteristics.
Smells like blueberry cobbler. Also has a red pepper quality to it that is fun. The palette is Jammy with great fruit that includes dark cherry characteristics.
Jun 19th, 20162004, St. Francis Anthem, Sonoma Valley Winemaker's Selection Meritage. Wow! This has aged really well. Oak is integrated well and the fruit is still front and center. Well balanced and tasty. Still fresh and alive; not showing the secondary flavors that I expected.
2004, St. Francis Anthem, Sonoma Valley Winemaker's Selection Meritage. Wow! This has aged really well. Oak is integrated well and the fruit is still front and center. Well balanced and tasty. Still fresh and alive; not showing the secondary flavors that I expected.
Apr 21st, 2016
A wonderful dry, full body red, with a berry taste that lingers at the back of the tongue. We're drinking a 2008 that has matured and perfect time for drinking now.
A wonderful dry, full body red, with a berry taste that lingers at the back of the tongue. We're drinking a 2008 that has matured and perfect time for drinking now.
Oct 31st, 2015
Delicious beautiful wine. Smoky with a hint of cinnamon
Delicious beautiful wine. Smoky with a hint of cinnamon
Jul 3rd, 2015