Hi All. I lost a wonderful friend this past week and I’m sad. So…I decided to open a great red wine in her honor. I’ll decide later if that was a healthy action or should dictate a visit to a therapist. My friend Lisa was a red-head, so a red wine was fitting. I opened a 2011 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot. Lisa was a blend of a little fire, a lot of compassion, and overall warmth so, again, fitting of a good blend. The Cinq Cepages starts pretty spicy, but then, after a few seconds, tapers off into a slightly cocoa, slightly berry smooth blend of goodness. This wine is fermented in oak barrels so you get that good oaky essence. I would definitely recommend this wine, although not sure the 2011 is widely available. However, Chateau St. Jean produces the Cinq Cepages blend every year and I do not believe it will disappoint. You can find it at Total Wines and some grocery stores, significantly priced, for $50+ per bottle. Whatever you do this week, make sure that you take time for your family and friends. God Bless you, Lisa.
