Chateau St. Jean Eighty-Five Fifty-Five Cuvée Reserve Sonoma County 2017
$75
Well-built and sinewy, with appealing black cherry, dried herb, sassafras and smoked pepper flavors that build toward firm tannins. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2022. 677 cases made.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2022
Primary Grape
Syrah / Shiraz
This dark-skinned red grape most likely originated in France's Rhône Valley, which is still considered its most famous home. Syrah is the sole grape in the reds of the Northern Rhône Valley, but it's also a blending partner in Southern Rhône appellations, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it adds structure and body to Grenache-based wines. The grape was brought to Australia in the 19th century, and is better-known there as Shiraz, which it's also sometimes called in South Africa.
Other Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Chateau St. Jean Eighty-Five Fifty-Five Cuvée Reserve Sonoma County 2017
Well-built and sinewy, with appealing black cherry, dried herb, sassafras and smoked pepper flavors that build toward firm tannins. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2022. 677 cases made.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2022
Primary Grape
Syrah / Shiraz
This dark-skinned red grape most likely originated in France's Rhône Valley, which is still considered its most famous home. Syrah is the sole grape in the reds of the Northern Rhône Valley, but it's also a blending partner in Southern Rhône appellations, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it adds structure and body to Grenache-based wines. The grape was brought to Australia in the 19th century, and is better-known there as Shiraz, which it's also sometimes called in South Africa.
Other Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Other Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
