ST. FRANCIS IN THE NEWS
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| "Each Sip Begs Another" |
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Forbes wine editor Eric Arnold praises Wild Oak Chardonnay and chats with our Artisan Winemaker Heather Munden.
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| "Wine of the Week" |
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Dimensions Weekly, an online men's lifestyle magazine, recently selected St. Francis as their "Wine of the Week".
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| TV Interview with Christopher Silva |
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St. Francis Winery President Christopher Silva recently visited the WISN ABC newsroom in Milwaukee to offer tips on selecting wine.
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| A Winery Dinner to Remember |
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Amy Schubert of OnMilwaukee.com recounts a delicious six course Winery Dinner at Osteria del Mondo, hosted by St. Francis.
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| Bob Fraser's Wine Travels |
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Our friend and Executive Director of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Bob Fraser, writes of a visit to our Tasting Room.
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Wild Oak Chardonnay
"Remains a Firm Favorite" |
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New York based wine educator, Mary Gorman, lists our Wild Oak Chardonnay one of her favorites in this thekitchn.com article.
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| Spotlight on St. Francis Winery |
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Our good friends over at Pure Luxury Wine Tours featured the St. Francis Visitor Center in a recent "spotlight" blog article.
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| WINE CLUB UPDATE |
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March Wine Club selections begin shipping on March 8th. Below is a sneak peek at the two extraordinary wines that will soon arrive on your doorstep!
View the entire 2010 schedule HERE.
Not a Wine Club Member?
Click HERE to learn more about our fantastic Wine Clubs.
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MARCH CLUB SELECTIONS
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2007 Old Vines Zinfandel, Tres Viejos, Sonoma County
Tres Viejos translates as “The Three Old Men”. Its name perfectly describes this wine. Each year we select three of Sonoma County’s oldest Zinfandel vineyards from our family of Old Vine Zinfandel growers - each contributing its own unique flavor profile. Together they represent the spectrum of complexity for which Sonoma County’s amazing Zinfandel vineyards are known.
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2006 Cabernet Franc, McCoy Vineyard, Sonoma County
Indigenous to the Bordeaux region of France, Cabernet Franc is typically used as a blending grape. We felt the grapes from the McCoy Vineyard were too tasty to sit beneath the shadow of other varietals. Austere in texture, cassis and leather are usually the first aromas noticed, with underlying notes of plum and cranberry.
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CHEF DAVE'S
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Rockpile Red |
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"The rich concentrated favors, characteristic of mountain grown fruit from the Rockpile AVA, help to make Rockpile Red an ideal pairing
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with the bold flavors found in the foods of Southern Italy and the Mediterranean region. I especially like this wine with red pasta sauces, such as Bolognese. It also pairs well with pizza, bruschetta, ratatouille, and sweet Italian sausage with peppers."
Check out Chef Dave's recipe for
Pasta Puttanesca HERE.
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For decades, Rod and Cathy Park have been producing beautifully concentrated mountain grown fruit on the historic Rockpile Ranch, high in the coastal hills of northwest Sonoma County. Our winemaking team crafts Rockpile Red from a blend of hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot from this famed vineyard. Abundant with deep color and rich spice and tobacco flavors, this bold red blend is always a Wine Club favorite.
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We've assembled a 3-bottle vertical (2004-2006) of this exceptional wine, presented together in a handsome red box. But with only 36 available, this special collection won't last very long - call to reserve yours!
Check out Executive Chef Dave Bush's pairing suggestions HERE.
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Special Price: $120 ♦ Wine Club Members: $96
PHONE ORDERS ONLY: (800) 650-5437
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| NEW EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION TOUR & LIBRARY TASTING |
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Join us for a walking tour of our state of the art winemaking facilities. Your St. Francis "Wine-Cation" includes an education on the winemaking process, from the vine to the wine, with a behind the scenes look at our surrounding estate vineyards, crush pad, fermentation tanks and barrel room. Finally, enjoy an exclusive tasting in our intimate Library Cave.
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Offered every Saturday & Sunday at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
$25 per guest, $15 wine club members
Guest maximum: 16 | 1.5 hours
Reservations encouraged. Call: (888) 675-WINE |
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VISIT US DURING "SAVOR SONOMA VALLEY"
Barrel Tasting Event - March 20 & 21 |
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Taste Sonoma's best during the 20th Annual Savor Sonoma Valley barrel tasting event! Stop by St. Francis Winery and relish in our stunning barrel selections, including an Old Vines Zinfandel. Executive Chef David Bush will be preparing scrumptious food bites too – you won’t want to miss the Mini Cheesesteak Sandwich or Triple Chocolate Brownies! Stylist Anna Rice will be on hand with the latest from Stella & Dot Jewelry.
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Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 20 - 21
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Information & Tickets: heartofsonomavalley.com
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WINE & FOOD PAIRING
Served Thursday - Monday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Executive Chef David Bush has created an incredible Wine & Food Pairing menu that has earned rave reviews from guests and Wine Club members! Offered Thursday through Monday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chef presents a delightful selection of artfully crafted small bites, perfectly paired with four premium Artisan wines. Guests are served in our lovely dining room with white table cloths, vineyard views and a warming fire.
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♦ Reservations Strongly Recommended ♦
For reservations or more information, call: (888) 675-WINE
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ON THE MENU
Baked Brie & Crepe Pillow
Duxelle Cream, Mushrooms a la Greque, Fresh Chives, Chive Oil
2007 Chardonnay, Behler, Sonoma County
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Mini Cheeseburger with Point Reyes Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onions Fingerling potato chips, Tarragon aioli
2004 Merlot, Behler, Sonoma County
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Roasted Beet & Beluga Lentil Salad
Feta Cheese, Upland Cress, Tart Cherry Vinaigrette
2005 Old Vines Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
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Seared Roulade of Braised Oxtail
Sweet Carrot Puree, Chervil, Braising Jus
2004 Meritage, Anthem, Sonoma Valley
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Wine & Food Pairing at Home!
We've taken the four stunning wines featured in our spectacular wine and food pairing menu (above) and added a bottle of 2008 Sauvignon Blanc and a bottle of our luscious 2006 Sonoma County Port.
Special: $200, wine club price $160
Phone Orders Only: (800) 650-5437
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