Franciscan

Deep garnet in color with dark coffee notes lifted by aromas of ripe black currants, Morello cherries and sweet tobacco. Hints of aniseed, black pepper and vanilla. Layered and complex. Balanced but equally complex on the palate with ripe plum and fig, dark brambly berries and soft tones of toffee and chocolate. Richly textured with smooth tannins, well-integrated and full-bodied. Long, elegant finish of dark cassis and black peppercorn notes.

Deep garnet in color with aromas of cassis and black peppercorn with hints of menthol, dried herbs, and sweet tobacco. A full and weighty palate with notes of black plum, musk, and clove. The tannins are youthful yet ripe and well-knit, leading to a long, structured finish.

Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum,chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.

Well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with wellknit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.

Deep garnet in color with aromas of black cherry and peppercorn with hints of menthol, dried herbs, and sweet tobacco. A full and weighty palate with notes of black fruit and clove. The tannins are youthful yet ripe and well-knit, leading to a long, structured finish.

Deep garnet with aromas of dark cherry, currant, and blackberry. Followed by vanilla, sweet herbs, and dark chocolate for a rich and layered nose. Lush dark fruit melds with dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut, and tobacco. This vintage is both serious and soft, given the abundant palate and firm but finely-knit tannins.

Deep garnet in color with aromas of cassis and black peppercorn with hints of menthol, dried herbs, and sweet tobacco. A full and weighty palate with notes of black plum, musk, and clove. The tannins are youthful yet ripe and well-knit, leading to a long, structured finish.

Deep garnet in color with aromas of lovely cherry and blackberry aromas, layered with hints of mocha, toffee, and honey. The well-structured palate offers dark plum and dark cherry fruit, complemented by notes of cardamom, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. Well-integrated tannins fill the densely concentrated palate, and lead to a finish layered with blackberries, vanilla, and anise.

Bold and bright with notes of grapefruit, lime zest, and guava. Bright acidity with flavors of lime and pear with subtle minerality. A round palate of lychee gives way to a clean, lifted finish. and floral notes add complexity on the palate.

Dark, rich, ruby red in color with aromas of juicy raspberry crème brûlée on the nose both rich and ripe yet bright and enticing. An exquisite melange of ripe juicy plum, toffee, mocha and vanilla. Sweet with fruit flavor yet vibrant and lively. A plum tart with coffee ice cream and notes of almond brittle and vanilla. Delicious. Where ports can often be cloying, this is decidedly not; each sip invites you back for the next.

Brimming with warm toasted oak, pear compote and vanilla sugar. Subtle notes of pineapple and lemon zest. Vibrant caramel apple, followed by ripe pear and fresh vanilla bean. Light minerality and floral notes add complexity on the palate.

Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum,chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.

Beautiful nose of ripe, perfumed cherry, with notes of vanilla, dark berry, sandalwood, and crème brûlée. Rich and inviting with a soft and full entry. Mouth-filling with a velvety texture of dark berry fruit, notes of black plum, cassis and mocha. Delicious supple tannins; the smooth finish lingers with notes of ripe cherry fruit, toasty oak notes and bittersweet chocolate on the finish.