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St. Francis 2014 "Claret" Blend
Winery: St. Francis
Grape(s): 50% Merlot, 30% Malbec, & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Sonoma County, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Dark berry and plum aromas combine with expressions of dark chocolate and minerals on the nose. Elements of blackberries, currants, and plums mingle with notes of anise, cocoa, and earth on the palate. An "old school" style blend, that's not overly lush and fruity, fans of classic claret will enjoy.
Rating: 89

Dry Creek Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Dry Creek Vineyard
Grape(s): 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, & 2% Merlot
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
OBlackberries, cherries, and cassis weave together among whispers of cocoa and violets on the nose. Flavors of dark cherry, bramble berry, and currant flow into allusions of dark chocolate, herbs, and violets on the palate. Layered and balanced with plush tannins, it's a nice bottle of wine for the price.
Rating: 90

Pedroncelli 2015 "Mother Clone" Zinfandel
Winery: Pedroncelli
Grape(s): 88% Zinfandel & 12% Petite Sirah
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Blackberries, cherries, and plums mingle with notes of vanilla and nutmeg on the nose. The palate brings together flavors of bramble berry and cherry with suggestions of clove, minerals, and vanilla. Supple with good fruit, open a bottle with a BBQ burger.
Rating: 90

Ferrari-Carano 2015 Chardonnay
Winery: Ferrari-Carano
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County, California
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Elements of pears, peaches, and tart apple come together with suggestions of buttered popcorn and pie crust on the nose. Flavors of peach, pear, and lemon mingle among highlights of buttery popcorn and fresh bread on the palate. There's a nice acidity to balance out the creamy components a bit, but this is a wine that fans of butter Chard are most likely to enjoy.
Rating: 89