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St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Sonoma County Merlot 2019
91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
February 8, 2024

Earthy, toasty aromas lead to good, rich black fruit and dark chocolate flavors in this full-bodied and solidly tannic wine. Affordably priced, and deeper and more structured than many other Merlots, this wine reverberates more like a Cabernet.

– Jim Gordon
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Sonoma County Merlot 2019
92 Points
Ken's Wine Guide.com
October 30, 2023

This dark ruby colored “Anniversary Edition” Merlot from St. Francis is very good. It opens with a graphite and gentle pomegranate bouquet with hints of boysenberry and moist pipe tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and fresh. The flavor profile is graphite, dark chocolate, and red currant blend with notes of green tea and craisin. I also detected hints of pomegranate and a dash of black pepper. The finish is dry, and its well managed moderate dusty tannins are nicely prolonged.

– Ken Hoggins
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Sonoma County Merlot 2019
91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
October 5, 2023

Earthy, toasty aromas lead to good, rich black fruit and dark chocolate flavors in this full-bodied and solidly tannic wine. Affordably priced, and deeper and more structured than many other Merlots, this wine reverberates more like a Cabernet

– Jim Gordon
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Sonoma County Merlot 2019
89 Points
Wine Spectator
September 11, 2023

Straightforward and appealing for the lively red currant, dusty herb and licorice flavors, which finish with medium-grained tannins.

– Tim Fish
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Sonoma County Merlot 2019
Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
January 24, 2023
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