2003 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
Last weekend I decided to prepare a meal around the wine I was going to serve instead of picking the wine after the menu was prepared. The wine I choose was a St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County ‘03. This wine is known for being BIG so I wanted a meal that would hold up to the powerful Cab. Of course with a Cab this big I went right to the meat counter and picked out a Flank Steak. I marinated it in a Bourbon/Brown Sugar and spices mixture overnight. This not only gave it great flavor, but it was so tender steak knives weren’t really needed. I supported the entree’ with Ginger Carrots and Mushrooms along with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.
The St. Francis Cab was Fabulous. Each bite of the steak with a sip of the wine was an explosion of flavors. The Big, Fat, St. Francis Cab has lots of heft and weight. Wilfred Wong called it deep and brooding, yet remains textured and silky and he is absolutely right.
The meal held up to the powerful wine and was an event that will we will not soon forget. If you have a chance to taste the St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County ‘03, do so, and prepare to give yourself a treat.
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