Ten dead and wineries destroyed as wildfires ravage. Jean s vineyards, and of course, all underneath a disco ball. 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. Sonoma county, with its remarkable breadth of superior growing regions, is chateau st.
Jean winery to get the quintessential winery and wine tasting. Jean reserve sonoma county wines are blends of a particular varietal. We had the pleasure of having sean do our tasting he was wonderful and very knowledgeable in the wines and history of the the chateau. This is why the knot dream wedding is happening at chateau. Jean winery, arrowood vineyards and winery, vintners california, wine and wine making california sonoma county history, viticulture california sonoma county history publisher berkeley, calif.
Today it is the headquarters for one of the premiere wineries in sonoma valley. Jean was originally a summer home for industrialist ernest goff. When making your reservation, indicate your wine interests in the notes section. The wines received immediate critical acclaim, and chateau st. The complex is composed of the winery building, a visitors area and a small historic mediterraneanstyle villa. Your chateau st jean shopping cart shop our wines for whites, reds, winery exclusives and special offers. Jeans extensive portfolio, a visit to this quintessential sonoma winery is an experience for the knowledgeseeker. Its rare to find a winery where you can enjoy this scenery as much as the wine served in the tasting room. Today, california produces vast quantities of wine. Browse expedias selection of 494 hotels and places to stay closest to chateau st. Extent of damage is still unknown at many other sonoma and napa wineries, while three redwood valley wineries in mendocino.
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. Custom beer and wine tour of sonoma and napa from san francisco. The gracious style, exquisite architecture and inviting gardens of chateau st. The knowledgeable tasting leaders will share the history of the estate and vineyards while guests relish foods that naturally accompany the featured wines. Clement in 1999, but sold off its napa ridge brand to bronco wine co. Tour our beautiful grounds glass in hand and learn about our propertys rich history. With gracious style, exquisite architecture, and inviting gardens, chateau st. Jeans vineyard, its winemaker, margo van staaveren, met me in the gardens of the palatial property, saying that when she returned, she found only a handful of the.
Jean crisp chardonnay california 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Antinori of italy can trace its winemaking history to 1180 while not the oldest in europe, its history and. My friend and i visited while it was down pouring outside. These wines give margo the opportunity to blend together the distinct characteristics of each subappellation, from sonoma valley to alexander valley to sonoma coast, in an effort to make the best wine possible from that vintage. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Among the wineries said to be destroyed were signerello and white rock in napa valley, chateau st. Under the direction of winemaker margo van staaveren the winery has produced a number of memorable wines from the region. The sprawling 1920s estate and sunsoaked vineyards of chateau st. How sonomas vineyards survived a siege of fire, smoke and. Stores and prices for chateau st jean durell vineyard syrah, sonoma valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Jean in sonoma county, explore their tasting menu, see photos. Visit our beautiful estate and taste our various collections of delicious wines. For the past several months, the company was widely rumored to be considering some sort of deal with kendalljackson wine estates.
A dance in the heart of the valley of the moon, surrounded by the rolling hills, chateau st. We can only find a few stores in europe that have this wine. Sprawling and pastoral, perfect for a picnic or hike, the chateau st. There are several reasons that make having a wedding at chateau st. 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. 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. Jean was established in 1973, the decision was made to preserve the goff legacy, and the chateau was fully restored and opened to the public. Winemaker margo van staaveren is the 4th winemaker in the winerys history. Jean california chardonnay 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Jean is a winemaking estate located in the sonoma valley near kenwood, california.
Camilla goff, one of the propertys original residents, died in the first part of the 20 th century, and it is thought that her spirit has lingered ever since. In august of 2003, she was named winemaker and director of operations for chateau st. Learn more about our history from 1916 to the present here. The winery was one of several in the renowned wine country that was damaged in wildfires that swept through the region. Jean is one of sonoma countys most picturesque wineries, with what folks like to call a wine castle set amid vineyards at the foot of the mayacamas mountains.
Jean was soon recognized as a leader in single vineyard designated wines. Emilion 2005 shows the power of the vintage, though it doesnt quite capture all the density and complexity it could have, a function of the deficiencies in place when decelle took over. Jean winery, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Chateau st jean winery kenwood, california wine, beer. Emilion 2007 shows the improvements made in the cellarits a very solid wine despite the weaker year.
Jean serve as an ideal backdrop to tastings and classes. Founded in 1973, we have long been recognized as the leader in vineyard designated wines. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Chateau st jean, gundlach bundschu and scribe in sonoma still standing. Jean to experience our wines as you enjoy the ambiance of our estate and soak in the sonoma wine lifestyle. Jean produces exceptional wines from sonoma county. Our wine steward was very informative about the history of the vineyard the chardonnay was very good. Jean s rich history and unique winemaking philosophy.
Winemaker margo van staaveren uses her more than 35 years of vineyard. Not as widely known as other wines from sonoma valley. Jeans stunning estate, where guests learn firsthand why terroir means sense of place. Similarly, there has been a lowering of demand over the past year. Jean is also the birthplace of some of the finest wines in california. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. Jean, which is becoming less typical in wine country. By sharing the history of this gorgeous property and explaining the details of our robust wine portfolio, i want our guests to feel like they know chateau st. Regional oral history office, bancroft library, university of california collection cdl. Sonoma and napa counties have hundreds of wineries that have tasting rooms set among the golden hills of the area. Whats the best part about having a wedding at chateau st. October 11, 2017 twe updated statement on stags leap and chateau st. Jeans vip wine tasting, customers can fill their fine riedel glassware with select reserve vino varietals produced onsite and around the chateau st. Jean, one of the best wineries in sonoma, california.
Jean was founded in october, 1973 and named after jean sheffield merzoian, sister, sisterinlaw, and wife to owners. Chateau st jean vineyards and winery sonoma valley. Jean sustained only minor damage, stags leap winery and cellar door, including the manor house, not damaged. Chateau st jean durell vineyard syrah, sonoma valley.