2007 Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay Alexander Valley
The Wine Loft
Alexander Valley Tasting Saturday April 24th, 2010
2007 Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay Alexander Valley
“90” Points from Wine Advocate
The 2007 Chardonnay Robert Young Vineyard is a non-malolactic effort they have been producing for thirty years. With the malolactic blocked, it is tighter-knit than the Belle Terre, offering hints of white citrus and quince, a steely character, and lots of minerality and crispness. The acids are slightly higher than those in the Belle Terre, but the Robert Young offers impressive levels of concentration and rich fruit. As the wine sits in the glass, a note of white peach also emerges. This cuvee will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age, and should keep for 6-7 years.”
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyard Merlot
“87” Points from Wine Enthusiast
“A lovely Merlot, soft and supple.Shows a fine balance of cherry fruit, herbs and sweet oak, with modest alcohol and dusty tannins.Very nice and elegant.”
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyard Temptation Zinfandel
“87” Points from Wine Enthusiast
“Here’s a robust, rustic Zin, at a price that’s great for everyday BBQ. Briary and tannic, it has classic flavors of wild berries, currants, tobacco, black pepper and Asian spices.”
2005 FoppianoRussian River Petite Sirah
“The 2005 Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah was made entirely from estate Petite Sirah grapes, grown on the family’s Russian River Valley Estate. The Pet is full-bodied and deeply colored. In the nose, the Petite offers black fruit aromas, which are well met on the palate with blackberry and blueberry flavors, as well as toasty vanilla, exotic spices, and hints of cocoa on the finish. Best served with red meat dishes, hearty pastas, full-flavored cheeses, roasted pork, or our favorite roasted wild boar.” Winemaker notes
2005 Marietta Angeli Cuvee Alexander Valley Red Wine
“93” Points from Wine Advocate
“The top wine is the brilliant 2005 Angeli Cuvee, a Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignan blend crafted by proprietor/winemaker Chris Bilbro. One of the finest examples of this wine he has yet made, the 2005 boasts a dense purple color as well as plump, succulent, sumptuous blue, red, and black fruits intermixed with notions of wood spice, earth, and pepper. The wine cuts a full-bodied, fleshy, multidimensional swath across the palate, and the finish lasts over 40 seconds. Very drinkable already, it should evolve effortlessly for another 7-8+ years.”
2006 La StoriaAlexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
75% Cabernet Sauvignon10% Petite Verdot8% Malbec6% Cabernet Franc!% Merlot
The wine is classic Alexander Valley with a nose of ripe sweet cherry and plums, developed aromas of leather, licorice and hints of cocoa powder and molasses. With more aeration, additional aromas of vanilla, brown sugar and slight earthiness complete this wine. The mouth feel is balanced and not heavy with a long and pleasant finish. The wine should be age well with proper cellaring for another six to nine years. Cheers! MiroTcholakov. winemaker