St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 cherry and blood orange fruit

cherry and blood orange fruit enlivened by a mineral streak

Amaretto di Saschira is a classic refined liqueur

pralines and cream

but it's intriguing nonetheless

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 cherry and blood orange fruitThe 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,