APRIL WINE OF THE MONTH

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At Peninsula Underground we visit a lot of wineries. This is eminently clear from our posts, reviews, and articles. We are fortunate to be based in California, so access is not a problem. We recognize, however, that not everyone is so lucky. Most people buy wine at a supermarket on their Sunday shopping trip and then drink it very soon after purchase. We try to keep that in mind when recommending a wine.  

For those of you who won’t be visiting California in the near future we recommend that you purchase the 2018 St. Francis “Old Vines” Zinfandel Sonoma County, our April wine of the month.  

Founded in 1971 in Sonoma Valley, St. Francis is a certified sustainable, family-owned winery. Their spectacular mission-style tasting room provides visitors with some of the most stunning views in the valley.   

St. Francis farms over 380 acres of vineyards and also has long-term relationships with grape growers, which gives them access to highly coveted old vine Zinfandel grapes. Their 2018 “Old Vines” Zinfandel comes from vines that are 50-110 years old; this wine is blended with Petite Sirah. In the glass the wine shows deep purple, much darker than a typical Zin. On the nose are aromas of red fruit, which build to red and black fruits on the palate. As the wine opens up additional flavors of spice and vanilla come dancing to life and there is a long, satisfying finish.   

At Peninsula Underground we love when wine provides great value and this St. Francis “Old Vines” Zinfandel Sonoma County drinks way above its roughly $20 price point. The next time you are at the supermarket don’t just pick up a bottle, pick up at least half a case. It is ready to drink now and you will love it. A great wine at a great price that is ready to drink tonight: that is why this St. Francis “Old Vines” Zinfandel is our April wine of the month.  

Learn more about St. Francis Winery & Vineyards and follow them here:   

https://www.stfranciswinery.com 

@stfranciswinery