Posted by Matt
I will always have a soft spot for St. Supery. This is one
the first wineries that I ever toured. I recently revisited St. Supery and the
staff continues to be approachable, informative, and entertaining. I think this
winery is a perfect stop for those new to the wine world, as well as a
rewarding stop for everyone else. St.
Supery was named one of the top 100 wineries for 2012 by Wine and Spirits
magazine and I must say it is a well-deserved honor.
The Wine
Made with fruit from St. Supéry’s estate vineyards in Napa
Valley, Élu is a blend of classic Bordeaux red grape varietals - Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
Élu exhibits beautiful red and purple hues with deeply concentrated
color through to the wines edges. The
wine has thick, slow legs that move very steadily down the glass. Aromas of
black plum, toasted oak and hints of crème brulee and espresso are very
pleasing. Élu is a finely textured wine
that is seamless from the first sip to the last. Élu, like most of my favorite Bordeaux
blends, is mouth-coating and rich with firm, yet elegant tannins that fade to
reveal wonderful follow-on flavors. The
finish is long and clean ramping down smoothly, while continuing to reveal new
flavors as it tapers off. My wife and I
enjoyed the St. Supery Élu with some homemade Chicken Parmesan, but this wine
pairs well with heartier fare such as braised short ribs or roasted veal
chops.
About the Vineyards
St. Supery has two vineyards - one in Rutherford at the
heart of Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon country, the other, Dollarhide, in a
serene corner of Napa Valley. St.
Supery Vineyards Winery is owned by the Skalli family of France. Robert
Skalli's family has made wine for several generations in South of France. While
traveling in Napa Valley during the 1970s, Robert was inspired to create an
estate winery in Napa Valley to make wines of distinct and respectable
character. Dollarhide, an historic cattle and horse ranch nestled among the
hills of Napa Valley, was planted with the noble grape varietal. One of my favorite Chardonnays is the St.
Supery Dollarhide Ranch. Look for a review
of that in the coming months!
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