November 1st, I reviewed several Chateau St. Jean wines - Fume Blanc, 2009 Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, and Cinq Cepages. All were quite nice. Chateau St. Jean's 2010 Chardonnay ($11) is no different. As with the 2009, it is your classic chardonnay. A hint of creaminess and lemon. Balanced and easy to pair with food. Customers did enjoy this Chardonnay. Winemaker's Notes: ... shows notes of pear, lemon cream, and hazelnut.
Bogle 2009 Petite Sirah ($11) was ... okay. A hint of dark fruit on the nose, the flavor was light tobacco and leather. It was nicely balanced and the tannins were mild, but this was not a complex wine and very much one note. Customers even remarked that it was lacking something. I'd drink this with a casual meal - burger or pizza. Not a wine I'd find relaxing and enjoyable while I'm cooking which is what I love to do. Winemaker's Notes: "Voluptuous and full-bodied on the entry, the heady aromas of black currants and plums awaken the senses. Lusciously jammy and inky in appearance, the concentrated fruit wraps itself around tones of pipe tobacco, leather and cocoa, to mesmerize the palate. Juniper and spice seduce the supple tannins, as this wine finishes long and lingering, but not before a final touch of acidity charms the balanced mouthfeel yet again.
Try this unique wine with rich meat dishes of lamb, pork or game and their hearty sauces."
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