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Wild Oak by St. Francis 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $32
The grapes for this interesting and compelling Cab come from all over the county, including Russian River Valley, Rockpile and the Mayacamas Mountains. The winemaker’s blending expertise shows in the wine’s delicious balance. Dry and zesty, it shows classic flavors of black currants, cedar and plums, with a rich, complex finish of dusty spices.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
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- $35
A good Cab, dry and balanced, whose tannins are richly impressive and sweet. Shows a good tension between the oak and the ripe black currants. Easy to like, and should develop for a few years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2007 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- $38
A really good Zinfandel that not only shows delicious flavors, but a wonderful structure. Smooth and balanced, its briary blackberry and cherry-pie filling, cocoa, licorice, beef jerky and pepper flavors are wrapped into fine tannins. The alcohol is high, but in keeping with the wine’s plush opulence.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $38
Enormously rich and ripe, with waves of blackberries, cherries, licorice, chocolate and cedary oak influences. Feels dry and lush in the mouth, but very tannic, giving a sandpapery astringency. You can drink it now with a good steak, but this Cab should develop though 2013, at least.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2005 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County)
- $32
Soft in texture, this Zin has flavors of freshly crushed, ripe blackberries, cherries and raspberries, cocoa and black pepper, with a burnt brown-butter, baked pastry crust edge. It’s pretty tannic, which makes it a good foil for rich meats and cheeses. Decant for an hour or two.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2005 Merlot (Sonoma County)
- $35
It’s dry and a bit rugged, but saved by lush flavors of black cherries, currants, mocha and spices, and a sweet coating of sandalwood. Decant for an hour to let it breathe.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2004 Syrah (Sonoma County)
- $30
Although this is pretty tannic, with a sandpapery grip that finishes with astringency, it’s fancy and layered. Waves of blackberries, cassis, coffee, cherries, leather and pepper-cinnamon spices wash over the palate, leaving the impression of importance. Still, it’s not an ager. Best now and for a couple of years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2007)
Wild Oak by St. Francis 2004 Merlot (Sonoma County)
- $32
A very nice Merlot, just a little bit light in weight, but very balanced and tasty. Its soft, lush tannins frame flavors of cherries, blackberries and cola, with hints of leather, soy and violets.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
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