Good Cheap Wine Guide

Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Fumee Blanc 2004: Got it for $9.99 SALE (Yes…That is my official wine serving table. Why do you ask?)

RATING: Serve to Guests!

What I thought: You know, there was something “old school” about drinking this wine. (Old school the feeling, not the movie. That’s a beer movie, not a wine movie.) I felt like we should have been having crepes as opposed to chicken. The citrussy (is that a word?) tone on the nose and the smooth yet not pasty taste did real well. I probably served this too cold as I hurried it up in the freezer. (Bad wine guide guy, bad wine guide guy!) but it didn’t kill it. The winetasting comments I found on the winery website talks about “acidity”. Will someone tell me what “acidity” is supposed to taste like? Is it a good thing? Just the same, I’d pull this one out again and maybe even use some nicer glasses next time instead of tumblers.

From the Maker: Winetasting Comments

http://www.chateaustjean.com/stjean/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1288&cat_id=1001

(for 2006…sorry best I could do on a Sunday afternoon)
Crisp and refreshing, this Fumé Blanc offers fragrant aromas of green tea, lemongrass and lemon meringue pie. Flavors of grapefruit, spice and wet stone combine with lively acidity, creating a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering lemon zest finish.