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"An unexpected surprise from the McCrea family's long-established winery..."
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Our 2009 vintage revisits the lovely Cabernets made in Napa in the 1960s and 1970s, restrained in style, immanently drinkable now but with a long future before it. This is an aromatic wine with black cherry fruit, an endearing hint of green olive and evanescent whiffs of bittersweet cocoa powder on the nose. In the mouth we detect a delicate yet powerful fruit presence along with a light smokiness and notable minerality from Stony Hill's rocky soils. The tannins have rounded out and are now lush and soft and the finish lingers on and on. Please note that due to the small production there is a limit of three bottles of Cabernet per customer. |
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Tech Details
| Farming: | Dry Farmed | Age of Vines: | 5 years |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley | Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Grapes: | 100% grown, produced, and bottled at Stony Hill Vineard | Harvest Date: | 9/19 |
| Fermentation Time: | 10 - 14 days | Fermentation Temp: | 70 degrees |
| Aging Time: | 18 months in oak barrels, 18 months in bottle | Filtering: | Sterile filtered |
| Bottling Date: | March 15, 2011 | Total Acidity: | .52 |
| Residual Sugar: | Dry | Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| pH: | 3.67 | Aging Potential: | 5 - 15 years |
| Production: | 250 cases | Release Date: | Sepetember 2012 |
| Price at Winery: | $60.00/bottle |
Press
May 20th, 2012
Memorable 2009 Napa Cabernets
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
July 23rd, 2012
Stony Hill Vineyard Goes Red
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
"The 2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Savignon is structured and spicy, with dense, lively black cherry, spice, a hint of olive and firm tannins. It's extremely well balanced, with a long finish."
June 19th, 2012
Winery Celebrates 60 Years with its First Red
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
"With 40 acres of prime vineyards in Napa Valley's Spring Mountain District, owner Peter McCrea's decision to put down some Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 2004 might have seemed overdue."
October 26th, 2012
What To Drink Now: Big, Bold Red Wines
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Finally, the temperatures have dropped...and hearty red wine is on the menu for dinner tonight paired with a juicy steak, braised lamb or even a ceder planked, smoked salmon.
Well Crafted Cabs
2009 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
More Cabs are showing restraint: a little less alcohol, a little more acidity.
In recent tastings here, my favorite Cabs–balanced and elegant, with moderate to low alcohol levels–all came from old-guard winemakers who never lost their way in the first place. Their wines aren't even close to inexpensive, but compared with the stratoshperically priced cults, they represent good value.
