Stony Hill Vineyard
2015 Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 222
Vintage: 2015
Stony Hill Vineyard
Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our 2015 PNV Chardonnay is dry-farmed on northeast-facing slopes high on Spring Mountain
- Reflects our tradition of letting the fruit from the vines and the minerality from the soils characterize the wine
- 100% estate grown Chardonnay
- A restrained wine with a crisp acidity, balancing the luscious Chardonnay fruit flavors
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley Chardonnay beautifully reflects Stony Hill’s tradition of letting the fruit from the vines and the minerality from the soils characterize their wines. This 100% estate grown Chardonnay was dry-farmed on the northeast-facing slopes high on Spring Mountain. The quality of Stony Hill’s 2015 Chardonnay fruit was spectacular, resulting in a restrained wine with a crisp acidity, balancing the luscious Chardonnay fruit flavors, redolent of apple, pear and citrus, with a stony minerality. It has a bright acidity for structure and ageability, and a nice grip on the finish.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Michael Chelini
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.
KK Wine
Brannersvej 6 St. Th.
Charlottenlund Denmark QH4C XR
Denmark
4-535-102017
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from KK Wine:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Hill Vineyard | 2015 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | 20 (2016) | |
| Stony Hill Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Best out of the Blocks | 16 (2012) |
| JP Harbison Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
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.
International:
- Bermuda (Gosling's Ltd.)
- Canada (Icon Fine Wines)
- Caribbean (Jacques Scott)
- Caribbean (Bacchus)
- Caribbean (Arion Wine Co.)
- Denmark (Finewines Aps)
- Germany (Unger Weine)
- Hong Kong (Ponti Trading)
- Japan (Pieroth Japan KK)
- Mexico (Great Fine Wines)
- Norway (Vinarius)
- Puerto Rico (Plaza Cellars)
- Singapore (Excaliber)
- South Korea (Nara Cellars)
- Sweden (Vinunic AB)
- Switzerland (Martel AG)
- Taiwan (Sergio Valente)
- Thailand (Vanichwathana)
- United Arab Emirates (Hart's International)
- United Kingdom (Justerini & Brooks)