St. Francis Winery
Sonoma County Merlot
Sonoma County, California, USA
This wine is quite dark in the glass. The nose brings a powerful whiff of dark fruit and earth, with a hint of smoke behind it. The palate offers a rich, full mouthfeel, with flavors of plum, blackberry, and black cherry out front. There is a mineral-laden earthiness to the taste, a savory herbal streak which always attracts me. The finish is medium long and serves as a reminder of the darkness in the sip. Tannins are semi-smooth and acidity is refreshing. The alcohol certainly doesn’t seem like it’s almost 15%.
This wine is quite dark in the glass. The nose brings a powerful whiff of dark fruit and earth, with a hint of smoke behind it. The palate offers a rich, full mouthfeel, with flavors of plum, blackberry, and black cherry out front. There is a mineral-laden earthiness to the taste, a savory herbal streak which always attracts me. The finish is medium long and serves as a reminder of the darkness in the sip. Tannins are semi-smooth and acidity is refreshing. The alcohol certainly doesn’t seem like it’s almost 15%.
Sep 18th, 2024
Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits with spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao, licorice and spicy herb notes. Fine tight tannins, medium finish ending with juicy fruit and herb spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit!
Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits with spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with cacao, licorice and spicy herb notes. Fine tight tannins, medium finish ending with juicy fruit and herb spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit!
Sep 25th, 2023Wow, wow, wow. This is nice. Fruit forward with a long after taste
Wow, wow, wow. This is nice. Fruit forward with a long after taste
1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2022Very nice
Very nice
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014
Lots of ripe plums, chocolate. Good stuff.
Lots of ripe plums, chocolate. Good stuff.
Nov 5th, 2022
USA. Red. California.
Peppery and oaky. Too much smoky oak for my taste, could taste alcohol (14.8%) more than fruit. But, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. It’s a quality merlot, just not my thing. Pretty dark beet red color. I’ve learned I just prefer old world complexity, especially the dark, very fruit-forward red wines. Had with pizza, a good pairing.
USA. Red. California.
Peppery and oaky. Too much smoky oak for my taste, could taste alcohol (14.8%) more than fruit. But, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. It’s a quality merlot, just not my thing. Pretty dark beet red color. I’ve learned I just prefer old world complexity, especially the dark, very fruit-forward red wines. Had with pizza, a good pairing.
Well balanced, mildly fruity, with more depth than a typical Merlot
Well balanced, mildly fruity, with more depth than a typical Merlot
Nov 5th, 2019