Chateau St. Jean - Cinq Cépages Sonoma County 2018 (750ml) McMinnville

Chateau St. Jean - Cinq Cépages Sonoma County 2018 (750ml) McMinnvilleThe 2018 Cinq Cpages opens with inviting aromas of cassis, blackberry jam, a touch of dried currants, leather, and soft nutmeg and cardamom spice notes. The palate offers more dark fruits with rich, ripe, jammy fruit, black cherries, plums and cassis and notes of vanilla and maple spice. The wine is wellstructured with silky tannins leading to a satisfying finish. Rewarding and ready for enjoyment now, the 2018 vintage will also evolve over time with

another bonus

WS92 Wine Spectator Seductive

nicely balanced wine that will reward a bit of bottle age

this red seduces with ripe

polished richness that contrasts with the intense tannins and concentrated black-plum fruits

Kasteelberg Chenin Blanc embodies excellent craftsmanship that transforms the harsh Swartland terroir into the pinnacle of our winemakers’ art

as the tannins are ripe and polished

The 2022 Garnacha Veraton Garnacha from Campo de Borja aged primarily 80% in new French and American oak

The palate is full-bodied with a textural mouthfeel and firmly framed tannins that lead into a balanced finish

thanks to water supplies in the soil

mint and black pepper on medium tannins and lively acidity

It’s a very appealing wine that’s starting to drink well now