Chateau St. Jean

I see the name of this winery everywhere - on magnets, postcards, etc. I think it's one of Napa's bigger wineries. Anyway, this caught my eye today, because I've always wanted to try one of their wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Chateau St. Jean
Napa, California

Tart and fruity, I drank this mellow wine slightly chilled (i.e. I accidentally left the glass out on my balcony, and it's chilly today for San Francisco). The 13.8% alcohol content was noticeable, but not bothersome. A good value at $10.

Napa Valley Cab Sauv

Man, I love BevMo. I purchased two excellent wines there for $11 (originally $15 - I'm so darn thrifty), although I did not remember to post the first. This is the second.

Shiloh Road
Cabernet Sauvignon
2005
Napa Valley

Now, for all their hype - Napa wines are not typically my favorites. Lately, I've been having very South American leanings, with many a Malbec from Argentina placing among my favorites. But I was pleasantly surprised with this fruity cabernet sauvignon. Crisp, medium-bodied, with 13.8% alcohol - which was not overwhelming in the least. Definite berry flavors and I want to say pomegranate, even though that's absurd. Definitely worth the price.