St. Francis Sonoma County RED 2004

St. Francis is known for Merlot, and in this offering they pony up some great juice in a blended format that has a lot to offer any empty wine glass. Cleverly their blend is simply RED, and each case features twelve different labels sporting variations on "splats" of red wine.

This year's RED blend is 60% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cab Franc and 4% Zinfandel, all 100% is Sonoma County grown fruit according to Winemaker Tom Mackey.

Outstanding value ($11). Closure: Plastic cork. Alcohol content: 13.5%.

Style: Fruit-forward with just a bit of earthiness, with some oak spice, dry.

Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep purple ruby, translucent. Aromas: Sweet spicy oak notes overlay dried cherry, redcurrant and loganberry liqueur, backed by earthy forest notes. Medium-bodied and dusty dry; the spicy fruity flavors are balanced by enough structure and an earthiness that work together in a charismatic finish.

Comment: I've got friends in Merlot places.

Comments

[Grace]

This wine is absolutely wonderful and such a good buy! It's one of my favorite red blends and each label has a different design so you can collect them! I haven't been able to find it around here lately though. If anyone can clue me in as to who might have it, that would be great! Thanks!

[Hoian]

That's true, great wines, lovely sights :)

Btw, for a few more info and pictures taken at this winery, you may also want to check out: http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country/wineries/st-francis-winery-and-vineyards/ - I've found this site on some Social Boomark site, but I think it is one of the coolest I have seen lately.