2018 Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District
Our northeast facing hillside, dry-farmed vineyards on Spring Mountain have always produced intensely flavorful fruit. This special Premiere Napa Valley wine represents the true essence of what a Stony Hill Chardonnay can be. Barrel fermented and aged in neutral oak, we have selected a blend from our two best blocks. The result perfectly captures the pure intensity of our mountain fruit and the lean, crisp character of our classic Stony Hill style.
Winemaker, Stony Hill Vineyard
I started making wine with my grandfather in Sonoma at the age of 6.
My commercial winemaking experience began at Sterling Vineyards working for Rick Forman in 1969. In 1971 I moved to Stony Hill Vineyard to become vineyard manager, and in 1973 I also assumed the role of assistant winemaker to Fred McCrea. When Fred died in 1977, I became the winemaker and vineyard manager, a position that I still hold today.
Country born: United States
Education: Sonoma State College
Fresno State Viticultural School
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Make food-friendly wines that highlight the terrior of our mountain vineyards.
Stony Hill Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Stony Hill Vineyard Contact: Sarah McCrea
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