Reviews & Ratings

2022 St. Francis Winery Zinfandel "Old Vines"

Winery: St. Francis Winery

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Old Vines"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 88% Zinfandel & 12% Petit Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 35,000

KWG Score: 88.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 24, 2025

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Zinfandel from St. Francis opens with a black pepper and brambleberry bouquet with hints of loam and graphite. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and a little mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a black raspberry and tobacco blend with notes of light graphite and sage. I also detected hints of black cherry, black pepper, cinnamon, and oak. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and dusty tannins are nicely extended. I would pair this Zin with Firefly’s Memphis barbecue baby back ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Vibrant and tempting, this wine shows off rich aromas of blackberry, blueberry and warm spices layered with flavors of black raspberry, cherry pie, dried fig, and graham cracker. A touch of acidity accents the spicy notes of cinnamon, clove, and white pepper that emerge on the finish.

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