Expert Reviews - Vintage 2019
JamesSuckling.com by Ryan Montgomery writes 93 Points | Bright purple fruit with lifted notes of bramble berries, violets and bergamot. The palate is full-bodied with chewy tannins, a lush mouthfeel, fine acidity and notes of dark plums, cocoa, sage and red peppercorns. A blend of multiple blocks made up of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaill amounts of ...Show More >
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2019
JamesSuckling.com by Ryan Montgomery writes 93 Points | Bright purple fruit with lifted notes of bramble berries, violets and bergamot. The palate is full-bodied with chewy tannins, a lush mouthfeel, fine acidity and notes of dark plums, cocoa, sage and red peppercorns. A blend of multiple blocks made up of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaill amounts of petit verdot, merlot and malbec. Drink or hold.
JebDunnuck.com by Audrey Frick writes 92 Points | Inky black/purple-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is expressive, leaping from the glass with its packed aromas of wood spices, toasted cedar, preserved blackberries, and resinous tobacco. Full-bodied, it reveals a sanguine, iron-rich mineral profile that’s forward on the palate, with mouthwatering tension, ripe tannins, and good balance on the finish. It’s a very appealing wine that’s starting to drink well now. Drink 2024-2034.
Winemaker Description
This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon fully expresses the diversity of its prolific Alexander Valley mountain site that ranges from 400' to 2000' in elevation. Savory aromas of blackberry, dark plum, blood orange, Star Anise and black cherry. The palate is rich and inviting with framed tannins and incredible length.
Memo Summary Notes
The Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a powerful "mountain" Cabernet sourced from the high-elevation slopes of Monument Ridge in Sonoma's Alexander Valley. It is highly regarded for its structural intensity and savory character, which distinguishes it from the fruitier profiles of the valley floor.
This wine is a "composite" of the estate’s massive 5,500-acre property, utilizing fruit from over 200 individual blocks ranging from 400 to 2,400 feet in elevation. The volcanic soils and high altitude are key to the wine's "iron-rich" minerality.
The wine's mountain structure pairs perfectly with "rugged" proteins: grilled Ribeye with roasted potatoes, braised lamb shanks, or wild mushroom risotto with truffle.
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