St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 sku_1846989 herbaceous tobacco and tangy citrus

herbaceous tobacco and tangy citrus

The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins

The bouquet is of quite exceptional aromatic intensity in which the concentrated perfumes of rich red and black fruits (cherries

tobacco and dark fruit lead to flavorful

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 sku_1846989 herbaceous tobacco and tangy citrusFruit 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.