St. Francis Winery

Sonoma County "Old Vines" Zinfandel

8.8125 ratings
8.42 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
Allison Lyzenga

Black fruit; plums, blackberry, black pepper, vanilla; warmth in the palette; more complex than the disappointing 2012

Black fruit; plums, blackberry, black pepper, vanilla; warmth in the palette; more complex than the disappointing 2012

Jan 16th, 2017
Tommy

Rich and intense. Plum with lots of spice! Wow!

Rich and intense. Plum with lots of spice! Wow!

Dec 4th, 2022
Mary Ellen Bonisteel

Very nice Zinfandel -definitely will buy this!

Very nice Zinfandel -definitely will buy this!

Oct 28th, 2017
Aerin Anbinder

Sharp needs to breathe, decent breathing the end of the bottle, nice mouth feel

Sharp needs to breathe, decent breathing the end of the bottle, nice mouth feel

Oct 1st, 2017
ESF
9.0

Really hit the spot - for $14 this really over-delivers! Beautiful- even elegant red fruit (strawberry/raspberry) maybe even some violets & rose hips, silky, great mouthfeel and a decently long spicy finish. Classic old school Sonoma Zin

Really hit the spot - for $14 this really over-delivers! Beautiful- even elegant red fruit (strawberry/raspberry) maybe even some violets & rose hips, silky, great mouthfeel and a decently long spicy finish. Classic old school Sonoma Zin

Aug 13th, 2017
Brett Francis

Simple but accessible Merlot. Enjoyable but nothing stood out of interest.

Simple but accessible Merlot. Enjoyable but nothing stood out of interest.

May 9th, 2017
Lauren Murphy

Not bad, I would buy this again. Not overly anything. Not too dry, but not to sweet. Not acidic, tannins are more pronounced in the aftertaste, but not overwhelmingly so. Tastes sort of creamy.

Not bad, I would buy this again. Not overly anything. Not too dry, but not to sweet. Not acidic, tannins are more pronounced in the aftertaste, but not overwhelmingly so. Tastes sort of creamy.

May 7th, 2017
Kapyrick Wine

V13. Really good. Cedar and coffee nose. Delicious rich blackberry, currant and mocha fruit. Dry , slightly tannic and herbal finish.

V13. Really good. Cedar and coffee nose. Delicious rich blackberry, currant and mocha fruit. Dry , slightly tannic and herbal finish.

May 5th, 2017
Bryan West

Harsh at first, but pairs well with a balsamic vinaigrette and has a nice finish that is growing on me.

Harsh at first, but pairs well with a balsamic vinaigrette and has a nice finish that is growing on me.

May 3rd, 2017
Deborah Lyman

Smooth finish. Very light red in color. There is oak but subtle.

Smooth finish. Very light red in color. There is oak but subtle.

Apr 15th, 2017