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Value driven Cabernet you ask? Are you kidding me? I rarely find a Cabernet (at least from California) that is worth drinking for less than, let's say $15-20 range. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of value Cabernets out there, just not from the big state. Washington produces quite a few, but for the most part, domestic value Cabernets for less than $10 are few and far between. On the other hand, Cabernets from our friends south of the equator, lets say Chile and Argentina offer many more. I know, I know, many of you are about to go nuts! So just slow down and read on! Here is one for you to sink your teeth in... Chateau St Jean California Cabernet for about $10 at your closest Binny's. (With their growth pattern, I'm quite sure you have one fairly close) Anyway...Inviting aromas of blackberry, black tea and a little hint of leather are on the nose of this Sonoma County wine. The wine is concentrated with ripe fruit of dark berries and a full finish with very little tannins. For all you Napa Cabernet drinkers, this will do little for you, but for the rest of us... a nice little wine for the money! Now a little history of the winery according to their website. I have had the pleasure to visit this property and dine in their gracious dining room and I'm here to tell you, if you get the chance visit this property, you will not be disappointed!
In 1920, "The Chateau" was built as a summer home for Ernest and Maude Goff, and their children. The family, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, made their fortune in mining for iron and in lumber in the Pacific Northwest. The 250 acres of land now Chateau St. Jean vineyards were initially planted with white grapes. Prohibition curtailed grape growing, however, and the family, like many families in California during this crazy time, grew prunes and walnuts instead.
When Chateau St. Jean was established in 1973, the decision was made to preserve the Goff legacy. "The Chateau" was fully restored and opened to the public. It has since been listed in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
2009 marked Margo Van Staaveren's 30th harvest at Chateau St. Jean as their wine maker. During her long tenure with the winery, Margo has played a pivotal role in every facet of the winemaking process. As winemaker, she makes the final decisions involving blend and style to produce consistently high quality wines in the super premium and luxury category. So as you can see, they do a lot more things than this entry level Cabernet but as I always say, anyone can produce a good bottle of wine for $50 but produce one for $10 that is worth drinking and you got something!
Cheers!
J
Value driven Cabernet you ask? Are you kidding me? I rarely find a Cabernet (at least from California) that is worth drinking for less than, let's say $15-20 range. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of value Cabernets out there, just not from the big state. Washington produces quite a few, but for the most part, domestic value Cabernets for less than $10 are few and far between. On the other hand, Cabernets from our friends south of the equator, lets say Chile and Argentina offer many more. I know, I know, many of you are about to go nuts! So just slow down and read on! Here is one for you to sink your teeth in... Chateau St Jean California Cabernet for about $10 at your closest Binny's. (With their growth pattern, I'm quite sure you have one fairly close) Anyway...Inviting aromas of blackberry, black tea and a little hint of leather are on the nose of this Sonoma County wine. The wine is concentrated with ripe fruit of dark berries and a full finish with very little tannins. For all you Napa Cabernet drinkers, this will do little for you, but for the rest of us... a nice little wine for the money! Now a little history of the winery according to their website. I have had the pleasure to visit this property and dine in their gracious dining room and I'm here to tell you, if you get the chance visit this property, you will not be disappointed!
In 1920, "The Chateau" was built as a summer home for Ernest and Maude Goff, and their children. The family, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, made their fortune in mining for iron and in lumber in the Pacific Northwest. The 250 acres of land now Chateau St. Jean vineyards were initially planted with white grapes. Prohibition curtailed grape growing, however, and the family, like many families in California during this crazy time, grew prunes and walnuts instead.
When Chateau St. Jean was established in 1973, the decision was made to preserve the Goff legacy. "The Chateau" was fully restored and opened to the public. It has since been listed in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
2009 marked Margo Van Staaveren's 30th harvest at Chateau St. Jean as their wine maker. During her long tenure with the winery, Margo has played a pivotal role in every facet of the winemaking process. As winemaker, she makes the final decisions involving blend and style to produce consistently high quality wines in the super premium and luxury category. So as you can see, they do a lot more things than this entry level Cabernet but as I always say, anyone can produce a good bottle of wine for $50 but produce one for $10 that is worth drinking and you got something!
Cheers!
J
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