2009 Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir Sonoma County

The straightforward 2009 Pinot Noir Sonoma displays a plum/garnet color and elegant herbal and berry fruit notes, with some loamy soil undertones. Drink it over the next 2-3 years Readers looking for a bevy of outstanding white wines at remarkably fair prices need look no further than the copious number of selections from Chateau St. Jean. There’s a lot to like at all different price points, but the under $25 grouping is especially strong, as evidenced by the following tasting notes. This winery has long been one of the leaders in producing Loire Valley-styled Sauvignon Blancs, which they call Fume Blanc. The Pinot Noir program is less successful than the Chardonnays, but progress is evident with each new vintage. Tel. (707) 833-4134; Fax (707) 833-4200