2002 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

[newsguy]

($12.99; 13.8%) that's correct: i got this bottle for $12.99. not sure why the dramatic drop in price. the '01 version sells from the winery at $27 per and my regular shop sold it earlier this year at $20. the '02 is a brilliant reddish-purple. the big nose has dark fruits (black cherry and blackberry predominantly), with cinnamon and wrapped in vanilla oak. similar big flavors, going to chocolate on the expanding finish. thick mouthfeel with little acidity and minimal superfine tannins. i don't think this is going to be much of an ager. this juicy wine should be at its best through 2008. 89 points, and at $15 and under, a great value.

[This message has been edited by newsguy (edited 11-10-2004).]