St. Francis Winery

Sonoma County "Old Vines" Zinfandel

8.759 ratings
7.93 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matthew Marcino

Maybe needs time. It's a bit tight... wasn't happy with this. Price was a bit high for such a weak bottle

Maybe needs time. It's a bit tight... wasn't happy with this. Price was a bit high for such a weak bottle

May 14th, 2013
Michael Smith

I drink this for the pope.

I drink this for the pope.

Mar 16th, 2013
Stacy Barrett

$15.99 on sale! Nice, a bit buttery for a Zinfandel.

$15.99 on sale! Nice, a bit buttery for a Zinfandel.

Jan 12th, 2013
Sean Sims

A Zin with a bite of an earthy tone, not a fruit bomb like others. Taste some veg on the back of the throat. Goes great with food

A Zin with a bite of an earthy tone, not a fruit bomb like others. Taste some veg on the back of the throat. Goes great with food

Feb 6th, 2021
Tom Towle

This wine (2009) is in it's "sweet spot." The oak has mellowed and the excess alcohol is not noticeable. It was the best of 15 Zins we tasted tonight.

This wine (2009) is in it's "sweet spot." The oak has mellowed and the excess alcohol is not noticeable. It was the best of 15 Zins we tasted tonight.

Jun 27th, 2016
Marc David

Unfortunately this aged too long where it was kept. It's an 09 and here is it.. 2016. No good. Too bad become bet it would have been.

Unfortunately this aged too long where it was kept. It's an 09 and here is it.. 2016. No good. Too bad become bet it would have been.

Jun 1st, 2016
Brad Johnson

Medium-bodied; oaky and lots of dark fruit, lingering tannins.

Medium-bodied; oaky and lots of dark fruit, lingering tannins.

May 31st, 2015
James Rose-Innes

Nice and smooth with substantial depth and complexity. Nice for pairing with a dark chocolate!

Nice and smooth with substantial depth and complexity. Nice for pairing with a dark chocolate!

Mar 11th, 2015
David Rizzo

Very good, especially when 50% off for Sweetwater's half-price wine night!

Very good, especially when 50% off for Sweetwater's half-price wine night!

Oct 7th, 2014
Adam Shnaider

Nice once it opens up

Nice once it opens up

Feb 23rd, 2014