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Francis Tannahill Winery

When two of Oregon's best winemakers got married a few years ago, people speculated that they'd combine their abilities to produce something very special. Cheryl Francis was co-winemaker at Chehalem, where she made a handful of vintages of fine Pinot noirs and wonderfully fresh and Alsacian whites with Harry Pedersen-Nedry. Sam was winemaker with the inimitable Gary Andrus at Archery Summit during a run of high 90 point wines through the late 9 read more

Francis Tannahill Pinot noir "The Hermit" 06

$43.16 - Case price
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Price: $47.95

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Francis Tannahill Pinot noir "The Hermit" 06 - new for September 2009.

Portland Monthly's September issue named the "50 Best Oregon Wines" and the 2006 Francis Tannahill "Hermit" Pinot noir was among them.

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Francis Tannahill Gewurztraminer "Passito" 06 375 ml

$23.36 - Case price
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Price: $25.95

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Beautiful amber color. Aromas of apricots, white raisins, acacia honey, lychee, rose, Turkish Delight, and roasted nuts explode out of the glass. Thick and viscous on the palate, the wine is very sweet, but balanced by the strong phenolic and acid...read more

Francis Tannahill Syrah "Mason Dixon" 05

$25.61 - Case price
(any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $28.45

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Black pepper, cassis, raspberries, minerals, violets, basalt, and graham are rich and lush on the palate. Warm and spicy with a deep tar note in the mouth. Vineyard sources: Sam's Valley, Deux Vert, and Quail Run. 250 cases produced....read more

Francis Tannahill "Jack" White Blend 05

$22.27 - Case price
(any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $24.75

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Francis Tannahill "Blind Love" White Blend 06

$22.27 - Case price
(any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $24.75

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Francis Tannahill Gewurztraminer "Dragonfly" 07

$22.27 - Case price
(any 12 or more bottles)

Price: $24.75

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Francis Tannahill Gewurztraminer "Dragonfly" 07 - Huge aromatics of lychee, rose, acacia blossoms, perfume, lavender, and spice with a palate that mimics the nose and continues with a balance of viscosity, purity, weightless, and power. The hint o...read more

Francis Tannahill Rogue Valley Grenache 05

$24.70 - Case price
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Price: $27.45

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When two of Oregon's best winemakers got married a few years ago, people speculated that they'd combine their abilities to produce something very special. Cheryl Francis was co-winemaker at Chehalem, where she made a handful of vintages of fine Pinot noirs and wonderfully fresh and Alsacian whites with Harry Pedersen-Nedry. Sam was winemaker with the inimitable Gary Andrus at Archery Summit during a run of high 90 point wines through the late 90's and early 00's.

Now Cheryl and Sam, along with several other projects (not the least ofm which is two young sons), have started their own winery, Francis Tannahill. Avalon is so honored to be able to offer their wines to our customers. The wines are quite limited, but while they are available, each is a small gem in its own way, worthy of the most refined cellar.

Founded in 2001 by Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill, co-owners of A to Z Wineworks, Francis Tannahill strives to craft wines that offer the purest expression of unique terroirs, old world technique, and impeccable winemaking. Select growers, vineyards, and blocks are carefully tended to produce wines that balance poser and concentration with integrity and elegance.

About Francis Tannahill Wines
Secrets to their sucess
by Cole Danehower

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Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill

by Christina Kelly