Merlot • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Merlot, Sonoma County

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Tasting Notes

This Merlot shows off deep, rich color and structure. Layers of aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, dried currant and savory spices introduce a long, silky finish in this classic wine.

Vineyard Notes

The grapes in our Sonoma County Merlot come from our Certified Sustainable Estate Wild Oak vineyard, 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.

Winemaker Notes

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. The wines are kept for approximately 16-18 months in barrel before final blending and bottling.

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2019 Merlot, Sonoma County

Accolades

91 Pts | Wine Enthusiast | August 2023
91 Pts | San Diego International Wine Competition | February 2023
Gold | San Diego International Wine Competition | February 2023
Gold | San Francisco Chronicle Competition | January 2023

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2017 Merlot, Sonoma County

Accolades

93 Points | Press Democrat North Coast Challenge | July 2020
92 Points | Sunset International Wine Competition | July 2020
Gold Medal | Press Democrat North Coast Challenge | July 2020
Gold Medal | Sunset International Wine Competition | July 2020

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2016 Merlot, Sonoma County

Accolades

94 Points | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Gold Medal | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Best of Class | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019

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