St. Francis Winery
For more than four decades, the wines of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards have reflected the finest mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County. Our founder, Joe Martin, fell in love with Sonoma Valley and established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay and the first 60 acres of Merlot in Sonoma Valley. After achieving great success as a grower, Joe opened his own winery in 1979 with his business partner Lloyd Canton.
Our first winemaker, Tom Mackey, joined St. Francis in 1983 and was renowned for elevating both the quality and style of Sonoma Merlot as an ultra-premium, stand-alone varietal. He also cultivated an in-depth understanding of every Sonoma appellation, enabling us to acquire and develop new vineyards and expand our wine portfolio.
In 1988 St. Francis partnered with the Kopf family, long admired for their historic family legacy in the wine and spirits industry and a commitment to quality. That legacy began in 1933 upon the repeal of prohibition when Rudy Kopf founded the wine and spirits department of Macy's Department Store in New York, turning it into what was then one of the finest wine and spirits retailers in the country. He later established his own wine and spirits company, now owned by his three daughters.
Today, a new generation of winemakers, Katie Madigan and Chris Louton, continues our long tradition of luscious, elegant, fruit-driven wines from Sonoma County grapes. We farm more than 400 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley, each with varying compositions of loam, clay and volcanic soils. We also nurture long-term relationships with top Sonoma County grape growers, giving the Winery access to some of the region's most coveted old vines Zinfandel and other varietals from acclaimed vineyards.
St. Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2017
$16.95 $21.33
"Delivers aromas of black cherry and toasty spice that combine with lively, medium-bodied raspberry and grilled anise flavors."
St. Francis Winery Merlot 2016
$14.95 $20.27
"This Merlot shows off deep, rich color and structure. Layers of aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, dried currant and savory spices introduce a long,
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2018
$10.95 $13.87
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"Fruit and pear aromas are offset on the palate by hints of oak and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, this Chardonnay has ripe fruit flavors, crisp
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
$15.95 $21.33
"Ripe, rich, chewy blackberry and black currant flavors lead onto this wines lush, velvety palate followed by impressions of cedar, tobacco, spice and vanilla with
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2017
"This is a refreshing, medium-bodied Chardonnay with flavors and aromas of green apple, juicy pear and melon with a background note of marzipan. Bright and
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Wilfred Wong 89 "Francis Cabernet Sauvignon does so, and very well. TASTING NOTES: This wine is poised and nicely-built. Its aromas and flavors of black fruit
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2016
" This is a refreshing, medium-bodied Chardonnay with flavors and aromas of green apple, juicy pear and melon with a background note of marzipan. Bright
St Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2016
"Zinfandel commonly expresses powerful notes of dark plum, blackberry, sweet spice, dark chocolate and licorice. Very ripe examples may express a hint of dried fruit
St Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2015
Deep aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries are laced with spice and toasted oak notes in this full-bodied wine of velvet tannins and a
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2015
" This lovely and refreshing Chardonnay has aromas of d’Anjou pear, green apple and grilled pineapple. Bright and crisp, the wine is nicely balanced with
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
"A classic Cabernet Sauvignon that shows off rich color, layered aromatics and good structure. The wine is smooth and vibrant with cassis, dark cherry and
St Francis Winery Merlot 2015
"This is a classic Merlot with rich, deep color and expressive flavors. Medium-to-full bodied, the wine shows off multilayered aromas and flavors of plum, dried
St Francis Winery Claret 2015
"This expresssive blend shows off flavors and aromas of cherry compote, dark red berries and warm baking spices. The silky entry finishes smooth yet structured."
St Francis Winery Claret 2014
Claret is the British inspired name for an elegant red blend of classic Bordeaux varietals, in this case Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. This blend
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2014
This bright and balanced Chardonnay has aromas of tropical fruit, mango peel, peach and honey. Flavors that hint of baked apple and pear galette merge
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
" Robust but refined, this Cabernet has layered aromatics of cassis, black cherry and cocoa with a note of black licorice. Flavors of currant, mocha,
St Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2014
Wine Spectator 90 "Zesty and easygoing, this is fun to drink, delivering aromas of black cherry and toasty spice that combine with lively, medium-bodied raspberry and
St Francis Winery Merlot 2014
Wine Enthusiast 90 " Sanguine in cranberry while offering a velvety smooth, rounded approachability, this well-made, robust wine will appeal to a wide range of
St Francis Winery 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauv 2013
Wine Advocate 95 "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley also spent 20 months in French oak prior to being bottled. One of the most
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The Wine Advocate 90 "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a youngster. Dense purple in color, with ripe, concentrated fruit, a big, spicy mouthfeel, but still in
St Francis Winery Merlot 2013
This polished Merlot shows off layered aromas and flavors of espresso, red cherry and chocolate that finish with a touch of savory spices. Medium to
St. Francis Winery Chardonnay 2013
Buttery and balanced with full-bodied goodness. Nice price for classic Californian chardonnay. Aromas of fleshy white peach and toasty oak. Finishes with tasty nuances of
St Francis 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2013
Robert Parker 90 "This classic old vine Zinfandel pays tribute to its heritage, with aromas of black cherry jam, white pepper and allspice. Bold and structured,
St Francis Winery Claret 2013
The producer does a nice job with this concoction of 45% Merlot and 31% Malbec, with smaller percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot making
St. Francis Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Wine Enthusiast 89 "Grippy in tobacco and dark cherry, this affordable, well-distributed Cab delivers a lot to like, from its medium weight to soft, integrated tannins.