St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 sherry with some liquorice and

sherry with some liquorice and fennel

Cabernet Franc (7 acres)

Suitable accompaniment for sushi and sashimi or lightly spiced carpaccio

Like Lucky and his “commission” this wine brings the best of a collection together to form a blend that is greater than the sum of its parts

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2015 Bottle:12 sherry with some liquorice andFruit 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.