Our wine steward was very informative about the history of the vineyard the chardonnay was very good. Stores and prices for chateau st jean durell vineyard syrah, sonoma valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Jean in kenwood aims to please even the pickiest eater. Response from 618russellc, general manager at chateau st. Youll also find plenty of safe spaces to lock up your bike if you prefer to cycle to the restaurant. Jeans stunning estate, where guests learn firsthand why terroir means sense of place. No less than the california wine institute has reported this winerys ghost, a native american man said to be there because the site was once a pomo reservation. Today it is the headquarters for one of the premiere wineries in sonoma valley. Jean in august of 2003, the fourth winemaker in the winery s history. A special weekend of two wine receptions featuring highlights from the etude wines portfolio and sister wineries beaulieu vineyard, stags leap winery, chateau st. With 400,000 cases produced annually and chateau st. Vinous antonio galloni gave the 2014 vintage a score of 91. Jean, one of the best wineries in sonoma, california.
Wineries vary on a daily basis, but sonoma valley wine tours frequently include visits to anaba, sebastiani, kenwood, kunde, st francis, ledson, chateau st jean, sunce, eric ross, muscardini, ravenswood, hamel, and madrone estates vineyards at valley of the moon. Suv wine tours, minicoach, and luxury van chartered winery tours. Colleen adrian is with justin adrian at chateau st. A guide to sonomas best winery experiences, part 2 wine.
Jean in sonoma county, explore their tasting menu, see photos. Jean sustained only minor damage, stags leap winery and cellar door, including the manor house, not damaged. Jean in august of 2003, the fourth winemaker in the winerys history. 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 for more than three decades, shes impressively only the fourth winemaker in the winery s history. Chateau st jean vineyards and winery sonoma valley. Aug 29, 2012 the winery made headlines in 1999 when the chateau st. Jean winery the chateau is a former home, so many existing rooms lent themselves to the activity. Jean, she had the big shoes of sonoma county legend richard arrowood to fill. 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. Beloved as one of sonoma countys wine castles, the namesake chateau actually started out as a 1920 vacation home.
Sonoma county, with its remarkable breadth of superior growing regions, is chateau st. Jean, jeff was part of the winemaking team responsible for the winerys celebrated 1996 cinq cepages, which was named wine of the year by wine spectator magazine. As its first winemaker, arrowood brought great acclaim to the sonoma valley winery for several decades after its founding in 1973. This experience provides guests with an insiders peek at what really happened before, during, and after the actual paris tasting and the early days of chateau montelena. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. It was a great way to use existing resources and spaces without major investments, says ingrid cheng, dtc senior marketing manager for treasury wine estates, which owns the winery. 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. 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. After a harrowing ride over the mountain from napa to sanoma, it was well worth the trip. Jean was originally a summer home for industrialist ernest goff. Its not surprising that the winery soon became a leader in vineyar. Jean was the first sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious wine of the year award from the wine spectator magazine for its 1996 cinq cepages cabernet sauvignon, that. This classic tasting is a wonderful introduction to our collection. Please consult government travel advisories before booking.
October 11, 2017 twe updated statement on stags leap and chateau st. We produce an extensive portfolio or sonoma county wines as well as vineyard designated wines, limited production reserve wines, and the flagship cinq cepages bordeaux blend. If you wish to reserve a seated tasting, look at our seated chateau reserve tasting or our private tailored wine experience. Sep 23, 2009 with 400,000 cases produced annually and chateau st. Join us in our main tasting room to sample four chateau st. Jean while arguably less famous than its neighbor to the east, napa valley, youd be hardpressed to find a wine region in california that offers more of the good life than sonoma. Members who book their club member tasting earlier in the day, friday. Unlock the chateau photo by laura hughes, courtesy chateau st.
Set below a dramatic backdrop of volcanic peaks, the winery is styled after a monastery in the french alps, evoking the monastic tradition of winemaking in france. Step into our celebrated tasting room, located on the top floor of the chateau, to sample and purchase our wines. Jean produces exceptional wines from sonoma county. Custom beer and wine tour of sonoma and napa from san francisco.
Parking by the restaurant is a breeze, so feel free to bring your own set of wheels. A special afternoon wine reception featuring highlights from the etude portfolio and sister wineries hewitt vineyard, beaulieu vineyard, stags leap winery, chateau st. The gracious style, exquisite architecture and inviting gardens of chateau st. Jean, provenance vineyards, sterling vineyards, penfolds and beringer vineyards. Take a wine tour from napa or santa rosa and tour wineries in healdsburg, anderson valley, calistoga, and all north bay wine regions with the wine country experts. Jean was founded in october, 1973 and named after jean sheffield merzoian, sister, sisterinlaw, and wife to owners. Van staaveren was named winemaker and general manager for chateau st. The complex is composed of the winery building, a visitors area and a small historic mediterraneanstyle villa. Kathryn was our host for the morning and i cant speak highly enough of her.
Chateau st jean durell vineyard syrah, sonoma valley. Jean is a winemaking estate located in the sonoma valley near kenwood, california. In august of 2003, she was named winemaker and director of operations for chateau st. Jeans extensive portfolio, a visit to this quintessential sonoma winery is an experience for the knowledgeseekerand the senses. Jean winery, leverage your professional network, and get hired.
Nov 20, 2018 unlock the chateau photo by laura hughes, courtesy chateau st. Terrific tours provides sommelier guided wine tasting tours of napasonoma wineries. This producer makes many wines including those from grape. The current chateau was built in 15141522 on the foundations of an old mill and was later extended to span the river. At one point, visibility beyond the gates of the chateau st. Browse expedias selection of 482 hotels and places to stay closest to chateau st. Jean winery to get the quintessential winery and wine tasting.
Inspired by formal estate gardens in the south of france, chateau st jean is the quintessential sonoma winery that features gracious style and exquisite architecture. Michelle from washington rounds out the top 10, but all its wines are branded chateau ste. Apr 23, 20 van staaveren was named winemaker and general manager for chateau st. Jean to experience our wines as you enjoy the ambiance of our estate and soak in the sonoma wine lifestyle. Our wine steward was very informative about the history of the vineyard the. Visit our beautiful estate and taste our various collections of delicious wines. Jean an update from twe we are continuing to focus on ensuring that all of our employees are safe and accounted for, with the continued changing. The current tasting includes our current release wines and may also include a library or a special wineryonly wine. 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. When margo van staaveren took the helm at chateau st. Chateau st jean durell vineyard syrah, sonoma valley prices. The estate of chenonceau is first mentioned in writing in the 11th century.
But now the smoke has long since cleared and chateau st. 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. Founded in 1973, the winery is a pioneer in single vineyard wines and the home of. It combines the strength of the diverse region to create an approachable, well balanced and elegant wine. Jean s extensive portfolio, a visit to this quintessential sonoma winery is an experience for the knowledgeseekerand the senses. Jean winery in kenwood was obscured by heavy haze from the wildfires.
Winemaker margo van staaveren is the 4th winemaker in the winerys history. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. You will enjoy the insights and knowledge that each member of our hospitality team brings to the experience. Jean, beringer vineyards, sterling vineyards, hewitt and provenance vineyards. Jean cellar was designed in the european style, where individual vineyard lots could be kept separate throughout the winemaking process to allow the individual character and expression of each site to be fully captured. The winery made headlines in 1999 when the chateau st. Jean sustained only minor damage to an outbuilding, with cosmetic and landscaping damage. When making your reservation, indicate your wine interests in the notes section. In the years since, jeff has become one of the most sought after winemakers for artisan labels, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal following for his. Each year, winemaker margo van staaveren selects fruit from the finest bordeaux varietal vineyards to craft a wine that showcases the best of sonoma county. Founded in 1973, we have long been recognized as the leader in vineyard designated wines.
Under the direction of winemaker margo van staaveren the winery has produced a number of memorable wines from the region. Chateau st jean winery kenwood, california wine, beer. Jean is located at the edge of the winerys vineyards at the base of a series of low hills. Only one critic we track has tasted this sonoma valley wine so far. Wine writer peg melnik can be reached at 5215310 or. Jeans extensive portfolio, a visit to this quintessential sonoma winery is an experience for the knowledgeseeker. Van staaveren graduated from the university of california at davis in 1979 with a bachelor of science in fermentation science. Learn more about our history from 1916 to the present here.