St Francis Merlot, Sonoma Valley, Reserve, 1996

As St. Francis Winery our commitment to intensely-flavored and complex wines begins in the vineyard. For that reason, Sonoma County with its rich variety of interwoven soils, elevations and micro-climates was chosen as home to St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Our Reserve Merlot was produced from our estate vineyard, hand-harvested and barrel aged for two years in new American and French oak barrels. This wine displays the intense varietal character and extraordinary flavor of Merlot grown in the Sonoma Valley. Alc. 14.1% by vol.