Stony Hill Vineyard
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 17 | Lot No. 128
Vintage: 2011
Stony Hill Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
For 60 years Stony Hill has be famous for making classic white wines from its hillside grapes. In 2012 it released its 2009 Cabernet, the first-ever Cabernet from this illustrious property to glowing reviews. This year’s lot is a special selection by winemaker Mike Chelini from the best barrels of our 2011 vintage. The 2011 is a further refinement of our "old style" Napa Cabernet - elegant and balanced with only 13.5% alcohol and lovely but subdued tannins.
Aging Process
Aged in a mixture of old and new oak cooperage for 16 months.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.67
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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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.
Farmstead At Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main Street
Saint Helena CA 94574
707-963-4555
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Hill Vineyard | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 17 |
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