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2016 St. Francis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

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Latest Sale Price

January 24, 2021 - $36

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RATINGS

92James Suckling

There’s a cedar and spiced-biscuit edge to the blueberries and cassis on the nose here. The palate has a very succulent feel with playfully smooth and fleshy tannins, carrying rich, blueberry and plum flavors.

91The Wine Advocate

...very classic Cabernet nose of pencil shavings, blackcurrant fruit and bud, new leather, potting soil, herbs and soy sauce. The palate is full-bodied, dense and muscular but with great freshness to lift the long finish.

PRODUCER

St. Francis

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is in Sonoma County. It was founded in 1971 by Joe Martin who planted 22 acres of Chardonnay and 60 acres of Merlot. Today the estate is part of the Kobrand conglomerate of wine and spirits companies. St. Francis now owns more than 415 acres in several appellations, including Sonoma and the Russian River Valley. St. Francis produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Claret, Merlot, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. The estate is especially well known for its old vines Zinfandel.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.