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St Francis Wine Company Ltd

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Auckland , CA 1333
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When Joe and Emma Martin purchased the 100 acre Behler Ranch Vineyard in Sonoma Valley in 1971, they never could have expected the success that their vineyard would achieve. After several years of making grapes for other wineries, they decided to start their own winery in 1979, and they have been producing quality wines ever since. They called the winery St. Francis Winery, named after St. Francis of Assisi, protector of the natural world, and in honor of the Franciscan order, thought to be the first to bring European grape cultivation to America.

St. Francis currently has 600 acres under vine in Sonoma County, with many partnerships with other vineyards in the area, including Rockpile Vineyard, Amman Ranch, Leras Ranch, and Pagani Ranch. Each of their wines are produced from 100% hand-picked Sonoma fruit, but that’s not enough to produce such bold, full-bodied wines. It is the hard work of Tom Mackey, Director of Winemaking, and the other winemakers at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Read more »

St Francis Pagiti Zinfandel (2007)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Chelsey E

Slight aroma of a sweet bread, fruity with a little vanilla and a hint of spices. Nice :)

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon (2003)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma Valley
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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Sputerbug

nice fruit

St. Francis Winery Red Splash (2007)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Zinfandel , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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heathbodell

Dark fruits and dust on the nose. Very full-bodied with a bit of spice. Very drinkable.

St Francis Pagiti Zinfandel (2007)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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rjpease

A nice spicy wine, with dried darkfruit and lots of oak on the nose. The finish is very mild and refreshing. Love this wine.

St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines (2005)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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kalani

A perfect choice for Zin lovers.

Kilikanoon Testament Shiraz (2005)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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jathompson

I enjoyed this wine while eating a Chicken dish with an overpowering citrus sauce that destroys most wines that are paired with it. The sauce is almost like a syrup. Nevertheless, the Testament didn't back down an inch. Its powerful fruit didn't domina...

St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines (2005)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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aronowm2

very good....top notch fruit bomb. keeps 15.5% alcohol surprisingly under wraps.

St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines (2005)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Jon of Sonoma

An excellent Zinfandel, very tasty with a great aroma. The flavor lingers after the wine and is paired with any food that can handle a complex wine. A great buy at CostCo.

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (2005)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Sonoma Coast
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

A rich, red berry nose with a whiff of forward oak. There is a leafiness mixed with tobacco that nicely augments the crushed blackberry scent. Upon entry, the tannins are smooth - not at all dominant or distracting. More berry cordial with a smooth,...

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon (2004)

Winery: St Francis Wine Company Ltd
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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hershey

Loads of black current and hints of thai basil in this Cab. Initially the oak was a little too much for me, but it smoothed out once the bottle breathed for an hour or so in the decanter.

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  • Cabernet Franc

    History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...

  • Zinfandel

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

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