Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Syrah heady finish

heady finish

This wine is no different

4% Petite Verdot

accented by green tea and orange peel notes

raspberry and flowers on the nose

Chateau St. Jean, Napa Valley, Cinq Cepages 2006 Syrah heady finishInto neck The 1996 vintage of this wine was ranked #1 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1999 This is a classic Cinq Cepages with signature notes of blackberry jam, red raspberry, milk chocolate and violet. The palate offers a rich, dark fruit density surrounded by well structured tannins. Layers of generous black plum and fresh picked blackberries combine with notes of black tea and mocha. This wine has beautiful oak integration anda lushness