1978 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Glen Ellen
Cabernet Sauvignon
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By Richard Jennings
(Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Glen Ellen) Group's #1 (my #4) – 63 pts; 3 1st place votes, 2 2nd place votes, 3 thirds, 0 last places – Dark red color; sweet cassis nose with touches of mint and dill; solid, tart plum palate with a vein of concentrated beef and iron; medium finish
8/7/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 88 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1978
- TypeRed
- ProducerChateau St. Jean
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationGlen Ellen
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationAlexander Valley
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4/8/1989 - MicklethePickle wrote: 81 Points
With MPL and BLR at Singer & Foy tasting of 1978 Cabernets. Dark, dense, brooding color. Nose somewhat light, reserved; chocolatey. On the palate, a big wine with a walloping dose of tannin. Will it ever smooth out? 5-9-13-4: 81/100.
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