St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 pralines and cream

pralines and cream

The grapes (50% Vermentino and 50% Verdicchio) thrive in the sedimentary clay soils around the Marciliano estate

Such focus and purity

orange and vanilla

the Russiz Superiore is a fine example of why international varieties are widely grown in Italy's Collio DOC

St. Francis Merlot Reserve 2016 Bottle:12 pralines and creamThe 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,