Stony Hill Vineyard
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 87
Vintage: 2013
Stony Hill Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 2013 marked Mike Chelini’s 40th year as winemaker at Stony Hill Vineyard
- From our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard on a sunny, southwest-facing slope high up on Spring Mountain
- 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
- A lighter, more restrained, lower alcohol, old-school style of wine
Description
In 2004 we planted five acres of Cabernet Sauvignon high up on Spring Mountain. The southwest facing slope we chose has lots of sun and deep, rich loamy soils which make a perfect environment for growing this iconic grape. Our special barrel lot of 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon represents our fifth vintage of red wine after 60 years of white winemaking only. Its style is what you would expect from Stony Hill: restrained, low in alcohol with moderate tannins. It is a perfect food wine and is made to age. Mike Chelini has been making our Stony Hill wines, including Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Semillon and now our elegant 2013 Cabernet for 40 years, always remaining true to the lighter, more Old World style established by founders Eleanor and Fred McCrea back in 1952.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- 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
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Denmark
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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)