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Savor the Flavor of Sonoma for Over 35 Years, St Savor the Flavor of Sonoma For over 35 years, St. Francis Winery in Sonoma has hand-crafted fruit forward, luscious and full-bodied wines. Their wines come from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County’s best appellations. The winery is renowned for its red varieties, including its Zinfandels (all old vines 50-110 years old), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. St. Francis also produces a noteworthy Chardonnay. ORIGIN GRAPE VARIETIES WINEMAKER NOTES TASTING NOTES PAIRING SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE SELLING POINTS • Fruit comes from estate vineyards in Sonoma and Russian Rich varietal character and body, firm Cheddar and blue cheese, braised or • 100% hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in top River Valleys, as well as growers in other appellations in structure, generous tannins, depth of color, grilled beef, roast pork and other meats Sonoma appellations Sonoma County, including Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley classic aromas and flavors of ripe black Sonoma County • Aged in different lots for 19 months in American and French oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rockpile currant, cassis, dusty cocoa and saddle leather Cabernet Sonoma County which helps wine develop complex flavors Merlot • Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed and crushed before Sauvignon 3-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 85% French and 15% American oak, 20% new • Grapes come from estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Granny Smith apple and tropical fruit aromas, Shellfish, chicken, salmon, pastas or • Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards and growers in the best Russian River Valley, and from growers in top Sonoma County fresh minerality. Medium-bodied white with other dishes with cream sauces Sonoma county appellations appellations, including Carneros and Alexander Valley creamy and buttery texture, with bright flavors • Grapes are handpicked during cool night and rushed to winery • Fruit is picked at night to preserve delicate flavors, aromas of green apple and Meyer lemon, crisp acidity before dawn Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County and acidity and strong, lingering finish Chardonnay Marsanne • Aged 6 months in French oak with lees stirred by hand prior to blending • Grapes are 100% whole-cluster pressed and fermented in for a complex flavor and rich mouthfeel different lots • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 100% French oak barrels, 25% new • Majority of grapes come from Sonoma Valley estate vine- Smooth and elegant, classic flavors and Beef, roast leg of lamb, pasta dishes • Fruit comes from 3 estate vineyards and growers in the heart Merlot, yards and top area growers aromas of cherry, red licorice, currant, dried in red sauces, ripe and blue cheeses, of Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, • Grapes are hand-picked, gently de-stemmed and crushed cranberry, with plum and chocolate hints, rich chocolate desserts • Aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels to enhance Sonoma Valley Sonoma Valley Malbec, before 3-day cold-soak to extract optimal color and flavor silky structure balanced by soft tannins and complex flavors Merlot bold, lengthy finish Cabernet Franc • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 80% French and and Petit Verdot 20% American oak barrels, 15% new • “Old Vines” are from vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, Aromas of black cherry jam, white pepper and Barbecued chicken or pork, ribs, • Classic Old Vine Zinfandel–fruit sourced from dry-farmed, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, and Alexander Valley allspice. Bold and structured, shows flavors red meats, hamburgers, pizza, 50 to 110-year-old vines in Sonoma County • Each vineyard’s vines are dry farmed (no irrigation) to of juicy strawberries and vanilla bean, with blue and hearty cheeses • Field blend of intensely-flavored Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet Sonoma County Zinfandel, spicy finish Old Vines Sonoma County Alicante Bouschet, ensure rich, concentrated flavors and Petite Sirah Zinfandel Petite Sirah • Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed and crushed before • Aged 15 months in French and American oak barrels, to preserve 3-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor fresh, juicy aromas and lush mouthfeel from old vines • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels, 25% new • Certified California Sustainable Winery • Pioneer in helping define vineyards and grape varieties Sonoma is known for today; first to plant Merlot in Sonoma Valley • Regional leader in green practices, including recycled packaging and water and energy conservation • Owns over 400 acres of vineyard land in Sonoma County’s best appellations, including prime AVAs like Sonoma and Russian River Valleys; grapes come from superior mountain, hillside and valley floor vineyards ORIGIN GRAPE VARIETIES WINEMAKER NOTES TASTING NOTES PAIRING SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE SELLING POINTS • Fruit comes from estate vineyards in Sonoma and Russian Rich varietal character and body, firm Cheddar and blue cheese, braised or • 100% hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in top River Valleys, as well as growers in other appellations in structure, generous tannins, depth of color, grilled beef, roast pork and other meats Sonoma appellations Sonoma County, including Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley classic aromas and flavors of ripe black Sonoma County • Aged in different lots for 19 months in American and French oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rockpile currant, cassis, dusty cocoa and saddle leather Cabernet Sonoma County which helps wine develop complex flavors Merlot • Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed and crushed before Sauvignon 3-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 85% French and 15% American oak, 20% new • Grapes come from estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Granny Smith apple and tropical fruit aromas, Shellfish, chicken, salmon, pastas or • Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards and growers in the best Russian River Valley, and from growers in top Sonoma County fresh minerality. Medium-bodied white with other dishes with cream sauces Sonoma county appellations appellations, including Carneros and Alexander Valley creamy and buttery texture, with bright flavors • Grapes are handpicked during cool night and rushed to winery • Fruit is picked at night to preserve delicate flavors, aromas of green apple and Meyer lemon, crisp acidity before dawn Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County and acidity and strong, lingering finish Chardonnay Marsanne • Aged 6 months in French oak with lees stirred by hand prior to blending • Grapes are 100% whole-cluster pressed and fermented in for a complex flavor and rich mouthfeel different lots • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 100% French oak barrels, 25% new • Majority of grapes come from Sonoma Valley estate vine- Smooth and elegant, classic flavors and Beef, roast leg of lamb, pasta dishes • Fruit comes from 3 estate vineyards and growers in the heart Merlot, yards and top area growers aromas of cherry, red licorice, currant, dried in red sauces, ripe and blue cheeses, of Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, • Grapes are hand-picked, gently de-stemmed and crushed cranberry, with plum and chocolate hints, rich chocolate desserts • Aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels to enhance Sonoma Valley Sonoma Valley Malbec, before 3-day cold-soak to extract optimal color and flavor silky structure balanced by soft tannins and complex flavors Merlot bold, lengthy finish Cabernet Franc • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 80% French and and Petit Verdot 20% American oak barrels, 15% new • “Old Vines” are from vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, Aromas of black cherry jam, white pepper and Barbecued chicken or pork, ribs, • Classic Old Vine Zinfandel–fruit sourced from dry-farmed, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, and Alexander Valley allspice. Bold and structured, shows flavors red meats, hamburgers, pizza, 50 to 110-year-old vines in Sonoma County • Each vineyard’s vines are dry farmed (no irrigation) to of juicy strawberries and vanilla bean, with blue and hearty cheeses • Field blend of intensely-flavored Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet Sonoma County Zinfandel, spicy finish Old Vines Sonoma County Alicante Bouschet, ensure rich, concentrated flavors and Petite Sirah Zinfandel Petite Sirah • Grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed and crushed before • Aged 15 months in French and American oak barrels, to preserve 3-day cold soak to extract optimal color and flavor fresh, juicy aromas and lush mouthfeel from old vines • Malolactic fermentation occurs in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels, 25% new • Hand-crafted, “fruit forward,” luscious and full-bodied wines • Wines made from 100% handpicked fruit are ready to drink and food-friendly • Sources 60% of fruit from estate vineyards and 40% from 4th and 5th generation Sonoma County growers with most reputable old vine vineyards • Grower vineyards follow strict viticultural practices approved by St. Francis winemaking team to ensure superior quality fruit CALIFORNIA ALEXANDER VALLEY AVA ROCKPILE AVA KNIGHTS VALLEY AVA DRY CREEK HEALDSBURG VALLEY AVA SONOMA SONOMA COUNTY COAST AVA CHALK NAPA VALLEY NORTHERN HILL AVA SONOMA AVA OAKLAND 101 SAN FRANCISCO RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY AVA SANTA ROSA SONOMA VALLEY AVA CALIFORNIA GREEN VALLEY AVA SONOMA COAST AVA SONOMA LOS ANGELES BENNETT VALLEY AVA SONOMA MOUNTAIN AVA SONOMA CARNEROS AVA VALLEY AVA “BEST OF THE WEST” –Wine Spectator “One of Sonoma Valley’s Finest Wineries… A Red Wine Powerhouse!” –Wine Spectator POS case stack case card shelf talkers www.stfranciswinery.com CONNECT WITH ©2014 Kobrand Corporation, Purchase, NY facebook.com/stfranciswinery www.kobrandwineandspirits.com #7955 Over 27,000 fans & growing! –Facebook Insights 10/11/2013.
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