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2006 Chardonnay, Sonoma County
WINE ENTHUSIAST – September 2008 - “89 Points”
The dryness and minerality of this wine, combined with its clean, brisk elegance, make it a very nice partner for shellfish. The flavors are lemons, limes and ripe, crisp white peaches.
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2004 Syrah, Sonoma County
QUARTERLY REVIEW OF WINES, Summer 2008
.......5 Stars
Big, rich, ripe, juicy, black fruit and sweet oak vanillin flavors. Buy Now!
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2004 Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard Reserve, Sonoma Valley
QUARTERLY REVIEW OF WINES, Summer 2008...5 Stars
Big, deep, rich, long, black plum, French roast and nutty oak flavors. Buy Now!
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2005 Old Vines Zinfandel, Wild Oak, Sonoma County
WINE ENTHUSIAST – September 2008 - “88 Points”
Soft in texture, this Zin has flavors of freshly crushed, ripe blackberries, cherries and raspberries, cocoa and black pepper, with a burnt brown-butter, baked pastry crust edge. It’s pretty tannic, which makes it a good foil for rich meats and cheeses. Buy Now! |
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The Wine Club Prestige Members who attended the First Annual Lobster Feed had a great time. Read the complete story and see the video on our website!
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News from the Vineyards
By Winemaker Tom Mackey
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Patience! It's nearly that time again. Hopefully Dionysus and his younger brother Bacchus will show some remorse and give us a great vintage. They have been capricious so far. A low winter and early spring rainfall followed by 22 days of frost after bud break with wind and showers during bloom gave our vineyard crew many sleepless nights. |
| Although the crop looks somewhat smaller than average, the summer weather has come with only a few moderate heat spikes (ideal ripening conditions), which is good news. Veraision, or red grape coloring is well underway and the white grapes are beginning to soften. We have been closely monitoring all of our vineyards for cluster positioning, leaf removal, water stress and it is now time to check for ripening. Before the end of August we will harvest the Sauvignon Blanc and possibly a block or two of Chardonnay. |
The bottling season ends this week and the interns are in training. The tanks, presses and de-stemmers have been cleaned and are ready to go. The barrels, both new and 1 year old are ready for Chardonnay juice. This year for the first time both the clusters and berries will be hand sorted on new sorting tables before being made into Artisan Wines. What we lose in speed using this hand sorting method we will gain in varietal purity.
Grape samples are arriving now and the vineyard checks will increase.
Hurry up and wait for optimal ripeness. Patience! |
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ST. FRANCIS ON THE AIR
San Francisco KRON- TV 4 News
"Heard it through the Grapevine" - TV Appearance
Christopher W. Silva, St. Francis Winery President & CEO met with Morning
News anchor Mark Danon on KRON 4's Morning News to discuss wine, food
and what makes St. Francis Winery so special. Watch the video online. |
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A World Class Chef and his culinary brigade are proud to present a St. Francis winemaker dinner designed for food and wine enthusiasts. Enjoy an exquisite gourmet meal perfectly paired exclusively with St. Francis Wines.
Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa |100 Boyes Boulevard | Sonoma
Call for details 707-939-2415. Club Members receive a 20% discount. |
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Join us for an evening of fun with two all American favorites – Bingo & BBQ . Expect a lively evening with prizes ranging from the absurd to the delicious, and an open BBQ buffet with all of Chef David’s own favorite BBQ dishes. The game will be played outdoors so dress casually and be prepared for mild evening temperatures.
TIME: 7:00 PM
PRICE: $55 Per Person; $45 Wine Club Members
PHONE: 888-675-WINE (9463) x 255
EMAIL: events@stfranciswinery.com |
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 3:30 PM
Our traditional and popular event celebrates the feast of our namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of animals and ecology. All creatures great and small are invited to be blessed by Father Leslie here at our Visitors Center. There will be special pet visitors. Enter your companion dog in the Winery Dog of the Year contest, or have your pet’s caricature done by a local artist during your visit. Wine and treats will be available for purchase.
We will crown the 2008 Sonoma Winery Dog of the Year.
Admission is complimentary for animals and their guests.
PHONE: 888-675-WINE x 255
EMAIL: events@stfranciswinery.com |
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