St. Francis Merlot Sonoma County 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	St. Francis
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2021
Sku	11500
Size	750ml

 

Intense color and expressive aromatics set the stage for this classic Merlot. The rich aromas and flavors of dark, crushed berries, cassis, ripe plum and bittersweet chocolate are balanced with good acidity and a long, spicy finish.

The grapes in our Sonoma County Merlot come from our Certified Sustainable Estate Behler and Wild Oak vineyards, both located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, as well as from top growers throughout the region. Merlot thrives in Sonoma’s picturesque valleys where warm days are cooled by evening breezes and fog from the Pacific Ocean. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine.

All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. The fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 25% new. The wines are kept 16 months in barrel before final blending and bottling.