Chateau St. Jean Winery Awarded Wine of the Year.KENWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1999-- The 1996 Chateau St. Jean "Cinq Cepages" Cabernet Sauvignon Cab·er·net Sauvignon n. 1. A variety of black grape used to make red wine, notably in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. 2. A dry red wine made from this grape. [French. is the first Sonoma County wine to be awarded Wine of the Year in the 11-year history of Wine Spectator Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine. Founded as a newsprint tabloid by Bob Morrisey in 1976, it was purchased three years later by publisher Marvin R. Shanken. In 2005, paid circulation was over 382,000 and the magazine reached an estimated 2. Magazine's annual Top 100 issue, hitting newsstands today. "Being named No. 1 is incredibly exciting, but to be the first Sonoma wine to be awarded Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year is truly an honor," said Winemaker Steve Reeder. "A great wine begins in the vineyard. The quality of our Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon reflects our experienced team of viticulturists and our great relationships with some of Sonoma County's finest vineyards." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Wine Spectator Magazine, the editors blind-tasted over 10,500 new releases in the 1999 editorial year, from which Chateau St. Jean was selected as the top winner. "Cinq Cepages" (pronounced Sank-say-pah-ge) means five varieties. It is a Bordeaux-style blend consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is one of the major varieties of red wine grape in Bordeaux. It is mostly grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but is also vinified alone, particularly in Chinon in the Loire. , Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot Petit verdot is a variety of red wine grape, principally used in classic Bordeaux blends.[1] It ripens much later than the other varieties in Bordeaux, often too late, so it fell out of favour in its home region. . This is the second time Chateau St. Jean has placed the Cinq Cepages in Wine Spectator's Top 100. In 1996, Chateau St. Jean placed five wines in the Top 100 list -- the only winery to ever do so. Chateau St. Jean is a winemaking estate located in the Sonoma Valley near Kenwood, California. Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines. In April 1996, Chateau St. Jean was purchased by Beringer Wine Estates, joining Beringer Vineyards, Meridian Vineyards, Napa Ridge, Chateau Souverain, Stags' Leap Winery
Stags' Leap Winery is in the Stags Leap American Viticultural Area area of Napa Valley in California. , St. Clement Vineyards, plus an import portfolio of premium brands from Italy, France and Chile. For more information, contact Nicole Carter at 707/833-4134 or visit the website at www.chateaustjean.com. |
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