Stone The Crows
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 104
Vintage: 2016
Stone The Crows
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A Cabernet Sauvignon made from fruit grown entirely in the Three Twins Vineyard, a family ranch
- The vineyard is located at an elevation of 600 feet on the northern slopes above Lake Hennessey
- Custom blended from our best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Clones 169 and 337
- Aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels
Description
Your one-of-a-kind Premiere Napa Valley wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon made from fruit grown entirely in the Three Twins Vineyard, which is located at an elevation of 600 feet on the northern slopes above Lake Hennessey. Custom blended from our best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Clones 169 and 337 and aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels, your wine will age gracefully in your cellar for years to come.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Stone The Crows
One of the country’s top talents, Thomas was named 2010’s winemaker of the year by Food & Wine magazine. He has been in Napa since 1997, where he began his career at Turley Cellars and now makes wines for select premium labels. Over the last decade, Thomas has received not just one but ten 100-point Wine Advocate Parker scores to go along with two 100-point awards from Wine Spectator. Beyond generosity and roundness in tannins, his wines have few common traits and are very individual.
Country born: US
Education: Thomas developed an interest in wine while studying History and English at the University of Virginia.
His new education began when winemaker Ehren Jordan at cult Zinfandel producer Turley Wine Cellars gave him an entry-level job in 1997.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Thomas believes in non-interventionist style that eschews technology and all elements that contribute to sameness. He sums it up with "do as litle as possible.”
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Winery Distribution
Stone The Crows is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.