Truly exceptional blend in this 2013, no decanting needed. Quite a bit of fruit and almost no tannins to speak of. Believe this bottle can easily finish off the decade in top shape, suggesting 2030.
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Purchased this at the winery over a year ago after tasting. Excellent blend of cabernet, merlot and petite verdot that needed time to settle down.
Dark garnet red color with a distinct nose of dark fruit, toasted bread and earth. Cranberry, dark chocolate, tobacco, cherry and boysenberry on the palate with a big, robust mouthfeel. Tannins were still out front and a bit of a distraction. Needs more bottle time to polish the edges.
Worth waiting on as all elements are there to evolve into an excellent cuvee.
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6/5/2022 - Terramare Likes this wine: 95 Points
Truly exceptional blend in this 2013, no decanting needed. Quite a bit of fruit and almost no tannins to speak of. Believe this bottle can easily finish off the decade in top shape, suggesting 2030.
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12/24/2021 - BGK810 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Rustic. Love st Francis wines, with the exception of anthem.
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10/20/2018 - Tym4wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a great blend. Dark fruit aroma with blackberry and blueberry. Medium bodied.
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12/24/2017 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Purchased this at the winery over a year ago after tasting. Excellent blend of cabernet, merlot and petite verdot that needed time to settle down.
Dark garnet red color with a distinct nose of dark fruit, toasted bread and earth. Cranberry, dark chocolate, tobacco, cherry and boysenberry on the palate with a big, robust mouthfeel. Tannins were still out front and a bit of a distraction. Needs more bottle time to polish the edges.
Worth waiting on as all elements are there to evolve into an excellent cuvee.
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