Wine Enthusiast:  Rated as Excellent, extremely well made and highly recommended.  "Most of this Sauvignon Blanc was tank fermented, but a portion received oak. That gives a welcome layer of smoky richness and vanilla to the beautiful, underlying Meyer lemon, lime, pear and green apple flavors that are so rich and mouthwateringly tart. A very drinkable, dry white wine." Dec 2010

Winery:  "Vibrant aromas of fresh Asian pear, sweet citrus and blossom jump from the glass. The nose leads to a refreshing palate with distinct Fume Blanc flavors of juicy fruit and floral notes."

Wired For Wine:   We've been hard at work looking for a great white wine value for the holidays.  This Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc will do very nicely.  Pour some cool, generously full glasses to go with bruschetta Caprese (chopped tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil, flaky sea salt and balsamico).  The crisp Meyer lemon, lime, pear and green apple, combined with floral and vanilla hints, rich smokiness and a beautifully dry drinkability make this Sonoma white perfect with turkey, chicken, fish, shellfish, and pork dishes, as well as vegetables, salads, herbs and lots more.  We love the rich tartness of this Chateau St. Jean with spice-crusted salmon and a ginger-cilantro yogurt sauce.  A classic choice which works well with the citrus notes in this Fumé Blanc is crisp-roasted turkey with a garlic bread stuffing.  If it's the grill you're craving, make it grilled monster pork chops with tomatillo and green apple sauce.  Your last course can be a favorite chevre cheese, or if you're in the mood for sweet, break out a lemon cream tart with fresh whipped cream.  Either way, you'll need to open another bottle...  Put on your holiday best, winelovers, and get your Fumé on!

Size:  750ml, cork
Varietal:  88% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon, 1% Viognier, 1% Chardonnay
Alcohol:  13.6%
Ageing:   5 months in French and American oak (a portion of the Sauvignon Blanc)
Region:   Sonoma County, California