St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 Serve: At 16-18c with hearty

Serve: At 16-18c with hearty dishes like braised beef cheek

Intense aroma dominated by tropical

Even the non-wine-drinkers at the table were won over by it

Like Lucky and his “commission” this wine brings the best of a collection together to form a blend that is greater than the sum of its parts

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 Serve: At 16-18c with heartyFruit from the Reserve Merlot comes exclusively from Sonoma Valley vineyards, which are relatively well protected from extreme weather patterns such as excessive heat and wind. This protection allows for slow and even ripening throughout the growing season resulting in fruit with great color and deep flavors. After hand sorting, the grapes underwent a five day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor. Prior to fermentation, a saign was performed.