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Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificattext
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17½/20

Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat 2000

Napa Valley, California, United StatesRich open coffee, vanilla, plum jam, floral, cedar nose with hints of anise and leather. Very rich and concentrated with super supple tannins. Great flavour intensity with plum and cherry jam, prune, coffee and vanilla that flows into a peppery, spicy, anise and orange rind finish. Super round and elegant if just a touch hot. Drink now or will improve for at least five years. Fabulous effort here.Tasted: 13 July 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$58.00750mlSpeculative - Charton-Hobbs
AB$49.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Franciscan EstateDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 502161UPC: 083085101022