Chateau St. Jean Merlot 2004
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"Aromas of blueberry, cherry, plum and dried herbs burst from the glass of this
Merlot. These bright fruit characters carry over onto the palate and mix with notes of
blackberry, black tea, milk chocolate and spicy oak. A round and juicy mid-palate,
with polished tannins, leads to a lush finish with cassis on the close."
-Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker
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Founded in 1973 in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean is the quintessential Sonoma winery. Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County wines as well as vineyard designated wines, limited production Reserve wines, and the flagship Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her more than 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise with Chateau St. Jean to continue the tradition of highlighting the best of each vineyard site to produce exceptional wines. Chateau St. Jean was the first Sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious “Wine of the Year” award from Wine Spectator Magazine for its 1996 Cinq Cépages, a Bordeaux style blend of “five varieties” and has long been recognized as a leader in vineyard designated wines.