St. Francis 2003 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Like most people who like really big California Cabs, I am forever looking for one that taste similar to the expensive Napa cult cabs but wont be so expensive that you can’t afford to it enjoy more than a few times a year. This wine certainly fits the bill. It has what most Cal-Cabs have that I like; a complex structure and even ripe tannins. The two are usually hard to find in a wine under $20 a bottle. This winery has produced several very fine Cabs recently (02 was outstanding). The 03 it very good but falls just short of the previous year but nothing a little time in the cellar might correct. For my money it’s value for the $20. If you love Napa Cabs but don’t love the high pirce tags then this wine might be worth a try.