2006-03-21
Tours, Seminars Offered at Chateau St. Jean Winery Just an hour north of San Francisco, Chateau St. Jean represents the best of Sonoma Wine Country.
A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all your senses. You can begin by exploring the magnificent gardens that will make any visitor feel transported and awaken your sense of smell. As you wind your way through the gardens your path will lead you to the Visitors Center. Once inside, your taste buds will delight in the Wine Country treasures from superb Sonoma County wines and gifts in the Retail Room to delicious gourmet foods at the Charcuterie. Across the courtyard, sits the Chateau that houses our Vineyard Room for those who would like to sample reserve wines. A beautiful patio provides the perfect vista for wine tasting and a visual discovery.
Complimentary “Historical Tours” of Chateau St. Jean - the pioneer of vineyard designated wines – are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.
Or, enjoy a private Chateau St. Jean tour and tasting that includes a taste of 5 reserve wines and a 15% discount on wine purchases. These tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., by appointment only and last about an hour and a half. Cost is only $25 per person.
Come to Your Senses seminars are designed to enlighten your senses to the many fascinating organic compounds that exist in wines. The Wine Educator will help you identify, describe and remember the complex aromas and flavors in wine. Cost is $25 per person and takes about an hour. Call for appointment.
Experience a cutting edge approach to keeping food and wine in balance, and learn the culinary tools that all the great chefs know at the Dynamics of Food & Wine seminar. This class is a must for all who are passionate about wine and food. Cost is $25 per person and takes about an hour and a half. Call for appointment.
Winemakers Blending is a rare and fantastic opportunity to become a “Winemaker For A Day.” Experience the challenge of evaluating and blending four component wines and creating a blend to compete in the “Best Blend” Taste-off. This is a great 2-hour, team-building exercise and perfect for small groups (4 person minimum) for $50 per person, $60 per person for groups of 20 or more. Call for appointment
Classes are available to the public, the wine industry, and corporate groups. Minimum four people per class. For booking, email csjtour@chateaustjean.com or call Laurie Cusenza at (707) 833-4134, ext. 5258. Chateau St. Jean Winery is located at 8555 Sonoma Highway 12 in Kenwood. The website is www.chateaustjean.com.
Discover, experience, taste and savor the many pleasures of Chateau St. Jean.
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