Stopped on by the Keg and thought I would try something different. The price on this one is stupid $14.95 for a 6 ounce glass. But I thought I would give it a whirl. I made a mistake and did not ask to have it brought out in advance so it would breath. I should of known better. The wine is deep crimson in color. Mild on the nose. On the mid pallet are some cherry/red fruit, cassis flavors consistent with a cab, but not as big as I would expect from a wine in this price range. On the finish the Oaks are out of whack (the description below says spicey oak and I can get that) and there is a bitter flavor that I also found on their Merlot. The wine may still be too young. Overall I was quite disappointed in this wine. The tannins are pretty big and if you can get past the bitterness there are some nice fruit flavors, but quite subdued (or overwhelmed). I wouldn’t order this one again. I would give it an 87-88.
From the LCBO Web site:
ST. FRANCIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 VINTAGES 671164 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 29.95
Wine, Red Wine, 14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : D
Made in: California/Californie, United States
By: Kobrand Corporation
Release Date: Dec 6, 2008
Description
Established in 1971, St. Francis Winery is located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. This rich, full-bodied Cab offers a parade of flavours, including blackcurrant, plum, blueberry and spicy oak, owing to the 20-23 months it spends in new American and French oak barrels. Try pairing it with a steak medium rare or rich, meat-sauce pasta dishes.
