TN: '95 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve | Wine Spectator Forums

kyboMember

Purchased through Brentwood Auctions; FWIW I've made quite a few purchases from these folks and I've never been disappointed. This bottle was in pristine condition. Opened, not decanted.

Deep purple to ruby coloration, not a hint of bricking. Leggy, mostly clear w/only a touch of fine sediment. Deep cedary nose w/plum, blackberry and mint; lots of red/black fruit on the palate, some chalky tannin, and bright acidity. Warm blackcherry/berryish finish w/a touch of soft, new oak. Very broad across the palate.

This is still showing very nicely at 11 yrs. of age; I'd buy another couple to drink over the next 2-3 yrs. if the opportunity arose. Great to see that the plastic cork has held up just fine. 92 pts.

11/6/062:51 PM

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italianwinoMember

It is interesting that this wine had a plastic cork. Thanks for the TN Kybo.

IW

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