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1997 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: St. Francis Winery
Price: $21.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991 1990 1988 1986 1985
Drink By: 2008
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The grapes for our Cabernet Sauvignon orginate from four different vineyard areas within Sonoma County, each of which contribute distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine. Harvest for this late ripening varietal takes place from October through early November. The grapes are hand-harvested and crushed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermentation takes place over a period of eight to fifteen days. The different lots are racked into new and one year old American...
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 3 notes)
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 94 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>