St. Francis Winery
Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dark berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and vanilla spice. Well structured fine tannins lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit.
Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dark berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and vanilla spice. Well structured fine tannins lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit.
Dec 27th, 2018Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dk berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and pepper spice. Well structured firm tannins (needs decanting) lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit.
Joe Martin, established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay & 60 acres of Merlot. He opened the winery in 1979 with partner Lloyd Canton. Dk berry fruits, spice & cedar aromas. Black cherry and blackberry flavors with tobacco, oak and pepper spice. Well structured firm tannins (needs decanting) lingering, complex ending with subtle earthy tones. Very Nice, easy drinking will age a bit.
Feb 21st, 2018
Second bottle after the '10 Jordan at my celebration of life dinner. Much bigger than the Jordan with big-time bottom notes an a bit of blackberry but still doesn't lose the character of Bordeaux that appeals to me. I love the complexity and appreciate the way that it doesn't go for the easy appeal.
Second bottle after the '10 Jordan at my celebration of life dinner. Much bigger than the Jordan with big-time bottom notes an a bit of blackberry but still doesn't lose the character of Bordeaux that appeals to me. I love the complexity and appreciate the way that it doesn't go for the easy appeal.
1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2016Pre-release of St. Francis's Reserve Tier Cabernet Sauvignon first vintage. Alexander Valley. Ripe blackberries, pepper, clove, tomato stalk. Rich, velvety, silky palate. Super approachable and refreshing for drinking now but should age. #sonoma #cabernetsauvignon #wine
Pre-release of St. Francis's Reserve Tier Cabernet Sauvignon first vintage. Alexander Valley. Ripe blackberries, pepper, clove, tomato stalk. Rich, velvety, silky palate. Super approachable and refreshing for drinking now but should age. #sonoma #cabernetsauvignon #wine
Jan 23rd, 2015
So good - full of flavor..., I remember when they just opt their new winery years ago!
So good - full of flavor..., I remember when they just opt their new winery years ago!
Apr 4th, 2021
Just how can should taste dry not fruity
Just how can should taste dry not fruity
Dec 10th, 2017
Big luscious red. Dark purple, full blue and black fruits. Enough acid and round tannin to support it all.
Big luscious red. Dark purple, full blue and black fruits. Enough acid and round tannin to support it all.
Sep 16th, 2016Drying, supple tannins. Nice acidity and verve. Floral/perfumed with licorice and dark fruit. So good now but will be better in another year or three.
Drying, supple tannins. Nice acidity and verve. Floral/perfumed with licorice and dark fruit. So good now but will be better in another year or three.
Jun 25th, 2016