The St Francis Pagani Ranch Zinfandel is a powerful red with excellent ripe berry aromas and flavors; long and rich on the palate with good focus of flavors.

The St Francis Wild Oak Chardonnay combines ripe, core fruit flavors with smoky, oaky notes.

88 PTS Wilfred Wong. Drinks nicely, the St Francis Red Splash is an easy red to enjoy. Rounded and pleasing on the palate.

The St Francis Claret is a fine, medium bodied, red showing richness and elegance. Finishes with pleasing softness.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. An alluring effort, the well-made '04 St Francis Behler Reserve Chardonnay nicely integrates fruit and oak into one very fine package; creamy with delectable ripe citrus flavors.

The St Francis Old Vine Zinfandel has a firm, dynamic acidity that drives it; both fresh fruit and tannins last on equal terms.

The St Francis Chardonnay is big, rich and round; shows core fruit flavors with a note of spice; persistent long in the finish.

One of the most reliable, top end CA wineries. Cab Sauv leads, but there is a bit of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc as well, a perverbial spice box of interesting notes. BP MW

The St Francis Merlot is firm; offers ripe black fruit flavors and sweet oak nuances; sweet tannins in the finish.