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St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve King's Ridgetext
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St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve King's Ridge 1999

Sonoma County, California, United StatesAged for 30 months in barrel and 14 months in bottle before release. Black cherry, cassis aromas with minty, spicy, peppery, sandalwood, vanilla, licorice streaks - very aromatic. Rich, fat, intense but slightly dry and tannic. Big cassis jam, sandalwood, peppery, minty, black cherry, mocha, cedar flavours. Very spicy, vanilla, cinnamon sandalwood aftertaste. A bit tighter, leaner style with a bit more acidity but fine balance and elegance. Needs 2-4 years more to round out.Tasted: 03 July 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$129.95750mlSpecialty
AB$109.95750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: St. Francis Vineyards and WineryDistributors: Charton-Hobbs
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 550368UPC: 088534001328