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
