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2005
St. Francis Merlot Sonoma County
(750ml)
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Producer: |
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
stfranciswine.com
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| Appellation: |
Sonoma County - California - United States
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Merlot
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$22.00 |
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Alcohol %: |
14.5 |
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Availability:
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Please check the store's Web Site for up-to-date availability
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
December 14, 2008
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from a member
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89 points
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tasted:
April 1, 2009
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Catherine Granger
ManageYourCellar.com
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3 stars
"Dark color, sweet berry and vanilla on the nose, softer and sweeter on the palate than the Cabernet, smoky finish. "
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rated:
August 20, 2008
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www.pressdemocrat.com
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4 stars
"A ripe, showy merlot with a rich, vibrant mouth-feel. Concentrated red fruit, with a hint of rhubarb and some dry cherries. Notes of cocoa, espresso and vanilla. Full-bodied. Toasty. Wine of the Week. Score - 4 Stars (out of 5). (Tasting panel, www.pressdemocrat.com, Aug. 20, 2008)
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rated:
October 25, 2008
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Winemaker's notes
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"A varietal classic with distinctive Sonoma County style-spicy herb and vanilla overtones, which give way to full strong black fruit on the palate, nuanced with chocolate. Its round, generous tannins give it a big finish."
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rated:
February 28, 2009
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Scott McIlroy
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Best 2011-2014
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rated:
March 1, 2009
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Ken MacDonald
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Best 2011-2014
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