In this receptionstyle tasting, enjoy a selection of chateau st. Chardonnay is the worlds most famous whitewine grape and also one of the most widely planted. George chevalier sold the winery and ranch to san franciscan john a. Jean is truly a grand historic lady in sonoma countys wine industry. Sonoma county, with its remarkable breadth of superior growing regions, is chateau st. In august of 2003, she was named winemaker and director of operations for chateau st. Jean winery opened the doors to its new visitor center and gardens. Miserable as a sales exec in san francisco, lee stewart buys thirty acres and an old winery on howell mountain in napa valley. History of our small family winery hafner vineyard. Jeans stunning estate, where guests learn firsthand why terroir means sense of place. Chateau st jean pinot noir california wine chateau. The worst rumors about the wine country fires sfgate. The three business partners were grape growers who wanted to make wine. Jean, one of the best wineries in sonoma, california.
Jean was originally a summer home for industrialist ernest goff. In keeping with the chateau architecture and sense of place, the new wine tasting and retail room is housed in an elegant garden structure surrounded on three sides by terraces and outdoor garden spaces. Jean reserve sonoma county wines are blends of a particular varietal. The knowledgeable tasting leaders will share the history of the estate and vineyards while guests relish foods that naturally accompany the featured wines. The pleasures and perils of creating an american family winery. Produced from grapes grown on the benoist ranch on the sonoma coast, this syrah has plenty of concentrated red raspberry. Spring mountain vineyards 257 acres, chateau chevalier 120 acres, and draper vineyards 435. Jean sustained only minor damage to an outbuilding, with cosmetic and landscaping damage. The history of chateau souverain begins with our founder, j. Custom beer and wine tour of sonoma and napa from san francisco. Wildfires destroy wineries in northern california napa and. They had hired her to make sangiovese during the 1994 vintage for a new. Though he never finished high school, he was a hard worker from the age of 14. California california has long been the new worlds most important and prodigious wine producing regions, with a history which stretches back to the 18th century and the spanish pioneers who settled here.
California california has long been the new worlds most important and prodigious wine producing. Jean produces exceptional wines from sonoma county. Jean was conceived as a true fine wine estate in the european style, where wines from individual vineyards were kept separate to fully capture individual character of each site. Jean winery in kenwood was obscured by heavy haze from the wildfires. The winery made history in 1999 by winning the prestigious wine of the. But now the smoke has long since cleared and chateau st. Ever since, they have been passionate about crafting balanced, elegant wines like this north coast. Winemaker margo van staaveren is the 4th winemaker in the winerys history. Displays of clothing, sparkly jewelry, books, glassware and snacks. An experienced wine educator will guide you through the flight, the history of chateau st. Jean is known for its outstanding reserve wines, vineyard. Jean was founded in sonoma valley, near kenwood, in 1973 by robert and edward merzoian and ken sheffield. The 20 cabernet sauvignon alexander valley was blended with 5% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and. Stewarts mother came from the leland family founders of stanford university, while his father was a businessman from scotland.
Leland stewart, who was born in california in 1905. Mike and ann have been hobby winemakers for many years and in 2008 decided to take their hobby to the next level. Fortune chevalier died in april, 1899, at the age of 84. At one point, visibility beyond the gates of the chateau st. Jean california chardonnay 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons. Chateau diana winery was founded in 1981, but its beginnings were crafted along a career path that would take tom manning, and later, his young family on a coasttocoast journey.
Jean s rich history and unique winemaking philosophy. Jean winery show signs of damage from the wine country wildfires on oct. William hill reported that its damage was minimal and cosmetic. Founded in 1973, we have long been recognized as the leader in vineyard designated wines. Their first winemaker richard arrowood went on to establish his own winery in the 1990s, leaving a legacy of outstanding winemaking, especially with chardonnay.
Jean california chardonnay 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. In keeping with the chateau architecture and sense of place, the new wine tasting and retail room is. Jean winery to get the quintessential winery and wine tasting. Michael spallucci hospitality specialist and tasting room host at chateau st. It is nice to visit a bigger winery with a large selection of wines does have a bit of the corporate feel because it is so big, but the personable service makes up for it. When making your reservation, indicate your wine interests in the notes section. Although the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from burgundy and california. The new spring mountain vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery. Although the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from burgundy and. The wine is smooth, flavorful and has a pleasing finish. Jean was the first sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious wine of the year award from wine spectator magazine for its 1996 cinq cepages, a bordeaux style blend of five varieties and has long been recognized as a leader in vineyard designated wines.
Jeans vip wine tasting, customers can fill their fine riedel glassware with select reserve vino varietals produced onsite and around the chateau st. Ten dead and wineries destroyed as wildfires ravage. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of sonoma county wines as well as vineyard designated wines, limited production reserve wines, and the flagship cinq cepages cabernet sauvignon. Jean was the first sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious wine of the year award from the wine spectator magazine for cinq cepages. California when it comes to new world wine regions, it is widely agreed that many of the finest wines are grown and produced in california. Members who book their club member tasting earlier in the day, friday. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of sonoma county wines as well as vineyard. Jean responded jan 7, 2020 hello wendy, very sorry to hear about your experience, this is not what we strive to deliver here and i hope we can make it right for you. A photo of a singed sign at the winery no doubt fanned the rumors. Classic pinot noir aromas of strawberry, red cherry and spice lead to a silky mouthfeel with flavors ofjuicy ripe fruit and subtle baking spices. At this stage, the great news is we can confirm that the stags leap winery and cellar door, including the manor house, were not damaged by the fire and the infrastructure remains intact. Our store wild women winery 1660 champa street denver, co 80202.
This mustsee winery evokes the atmosphere of a european chateau and gardens. Jean was established in 1973, the decision was made to preserve the goff legacy, and the chateau was fully restored and opened to the public. Jean, which is becoming less typical in wine country. Though the surrounding land was initially planted to white wine grapes, prohibition soon curtailed grape growing throughout the valley, and the property was replanted to prunes and walnuts. Tom was orphaned as a child and raised by his aunt. The pleasures and perils of creating an american family winery hargrave, louisa on. The company owns and operates around 3,750 planted hectares of. Jean is a winemaking estate located in the sonoma valley near kenwood, california. Under the direction of winemaker margo van staaveren the winery has produced a number of memorable wines from the region. Robert pamplin, one of oregons most forwardthinking philanthropists and businessmen, purchased the historic chateau benoit winery in 1999, his vision was to create wines of the highest quality to reflect his passion for excellence.
The winery also produces vineyard designated chardonnays from the acclaimed robert young, durell and belle terre vineyards. Our wine steward was very informative about the history of the vineyard the chardonnay was very good. Jean was founded in october, 1973 and named after jean sheffield merzoian, sister, sisterinlaw, and wife to owners. Jean have always done well and again are realistically priced. Jean crisp chardonnay california 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons. Visit our beautiful estate and taste our various collections of delicious wines. Jean syrah 2011 is a red wine with rich, elegant personality. Jean in sonoma county, explore their tasting menu, see photos. Today it is the headquarters for one of the premiere wineries in sonoma valley.
Although the most highly regarded expressions of the variety are those from burgundy and california, many highquality examples are made in italy, australia, new zealand and parts of south america. Twe did not comment on local reports that one of its wineries, chateau st. Response from 618russellc, general manager at chateau st. These wines give margo the opportunity to blend together the distinct characteristics of each subappellation, from sonoma valley to alexander valley to sonoma coast, in an effort to make the best wine possible from that vintage. Learn more about our history from 1916 to the present here. Jean to experience our wines as you enjoy the ambiance of our estate and soak in the sonoma wine lifestyle. Jean was built on a familys dream to create a worldclass winery in the heart of sonoma. Not coincidentally, a parcel of land adjacent to their homestead was put on the market in 2008 which is now the site of north folk winery. The winery continued to operate, but the plague of phylloxera began to beset california. Hafner vineyard is a small family winery in alexander valley near healdsburg in sonoma county. Winery history the new spring mountain vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery. Jean chardonnay, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink.
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