St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 Cabernet Franc (7 acres)

Cabernet Franc (7 acres)

sherry with some liquorice and fennel

Serve: At 16-18c with hearty dishes like braised beef cheek

is well balanced due to the high acidity of the grapes and exhibits enticing floral and peach aromas

refreshing and wellbalanced finish

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 Cabernet Franc (7 acres)Fruit from the Reserve Merlot comes exclusively from Sonoma Valley vineyards, which are relatively well protected from extreme weather patterns such as excessive heat and wind. This protection allows for slow and even ripening throughout the growing season resulting in fruit with great color and deep flavors. After hand sorting, the grapes underwent a five day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor. Prior to fermentation, a saign was performed.