St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 but will lay them down

but will lay them down with more complexity and velvet from 2028 to 2038

The grapes (50% Vermentino and 50% Verdicchio) thrive in the sedimentary clay soils around the Marciliano estate

pralines and cream

orange and vanilla

cherry and blood orange fruit enlivened by a mineral streak

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 but will lay them downThe Reserve Merlot shows off the rich and flavorful fruit grown in Sonoma Valley. This picturesque valley is surrounded by the Sonoma Mountains to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east, providing perfect conditions for Merlot and Malbec grapes. This areas warm summer days are cooled by evening breezes and fog from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in fruit with deep, complex flavors and aromas. The wine was then aged in 100% French oak barrels,