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| At Stonehedge, we strongly believe in gentle care and handling of the grapes from the vine to the bottle. All vineyards are meticulously managed with a ritual green harvest in early summer, ensuring low yields. All Napa Valley grapes are hand harvested, carefully inspected, and subsequently fermented in small fermenters. Stonehedge draws its fruit from some of the best vineyards across California, benefiting from California’s diversely rich and complex soil and microclimates, all the way from Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Mendocino, down to Santa Barbara. | Napa, CA
Phone: (707)256-4444
Website: http://www.stonehedgewinery.com
Appellation: Napa Valley
Tasting Room: Wednesday – Saturday 11am to 7pm
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 California Cabernet Sauvignon
California
The 2005 Stonehedge California Cabernet Sauvignon is a lively wine featuring a delicious core of ripe currants and blackberry notes with flashes of plum framed by soft tannins and ... morejust a hint of oak. Small amounts of Syrah and Petite Syrah were added, infusing the wine a subtle spice nuance. Well balanced and medium bodied, it will complement the combination of all foods and friends!
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Chardonnay
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2005 California Chardonnay
California
Continuing with original philosophy of coastal Chardonnays and the terroir concept of cool climate growing, this 2005 Stonehedge Chardonnay is sourced from the Santa Lucia Highland ... mores of California's Monterey region. It is 100% Malolactic. It is full-bodied, and well balanced, with hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits. It has a soothing and long pleasant finish.
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Syrah
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2005 California Shiraz
California
Stonehedge is a small family wine producer specialiezed in production of high quality handcrafted Syrahs. Syrah is also called Shiraz, the name of the capital of the ancient persia ... moren Empire of 500 B.C. and a legendary birthplace of wine. This Syrah is brimming with delicious layers of cassis and plum with touches of exotic spice and toasty vanilla oak. ENJOY!
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Merlot
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2006 California Merlot
California
The 2006 Stonehedge California Merlot delivers its Rhone tradition with an Italian twist. Tasty cherry berry flavors resonate with plum-rasberry and spice nuances. This flavor prof ... moreile is created with help from Rhone (Syrah) and Italy (Sangiovese). This wine was aged for a short period in barrels for creating soft tannins without overwhelming it with an oaky tast. It is a versatile wine for a variety of foods from cheese, grilled meats, to fish and barbeques. It can also be served lightly chilled for those hot summery days. Enjoy!
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 California Sauvignon Blanc
California
The 2006 Stonehedge California Sauvignon Blanc delivers a delightful melody of pear-melon, with flashes of pineapple fig in a lasting yet crisp and clean finish. It is produced 100 ... more% from Sauvignon Blanc grown in Napa Valley, and hillside Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands. Carefully selected and picked at optimal ripeness for a perfect balance. Its well balanced acidity makes this a great food wine, while its aromatic bouquet makes it enjoyable as an aperitif. Enjoy!
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Malbec
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2003 Terroir Select Malbec
Mendocino
The Stonehedge 2003 "Terroir Select" Malbec is produced from grapes grown in some of Mendocino County's best maintained vineyards. To be precise, it comes from "Sanel Valley" in So ... moreuntern Mendocino County. Malbec's plantings is one of the smallest of any grapes in the state of California, since its yield are very low. The maximum it produces per acre is 3 tons.
Our Malbec is fermented in small tanks to bring our the best color and flavors possible.
Rich purple black color, aroma of violet, layers of black cherry, hazelnut and white chocolate. This wine can comfortably age for 14 years.
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Syrah
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2003 Terroir Select Syrah
Mendocino
The Stonehedge 2003 Terroir Select Syrah is producted exclusively from grapes grown in the famed "EaglePoint Ranch" Vineyard in Mendocino County.
EaglePoint ... moreRanch's elevation is between 1800 and 2000 feet, so this wine is considereda Mountain Syrah. This vineyard is a low yield vineyard, yielding no more than 3-4 tons per acre.
Due to its high elevation, the fruit doesn't ripen until late October. The yeast used to make this wine is called "Syrah Yeast" and it is an isolate from Norther Rhone.
This wine is crushed and cold soaked for 2-3 days on skins, before inoculation. The primary fermentation was completed in 14 days, then racked and moved to small barrels. This wine has aging potential of 15 years.
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Chardonnay
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2005 Terroir Select Chardonnay
Santa Lucia Highlands
Santa Lucia Highlands which is geographically located at the Northern tip of Monterey County, has the best microclimate and soil for growing Chardonnay. Cool nights, follwed by fog ... moregy mornings and then high temperatures during the day provides ideal growing conditions. This region, already has some of the best Chardonnay produced in California, is also the home to "Old Oak Ranch." This wine is the result of marriage of 2 lots, (50-50) one of which has completed Malolactic fermentation and one which has not. Malolactic fermentation brings the wholeness and buttery character, and the non malolactic brings bright fruit and structure. The result is a supreme balance that could keep the most snobbish wine drinker happy.
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Petite Sirah
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2004 Terroir Select Petite Syrah
Mendocino
The Stonehedge 2004 Terroir Select Petite Syrah is produced exclusively from grapes grown in the famed "Pallini Ranch" Vineyard in Mendocino County. Pallini Ranch is a small grower ... more family who have been farming in Mendocino for 3 generations. These vines are among the oldest vineyards planted in the state of California. The results speak for themselves. The wine is dark, deep in color, nose of berries, it is full bodied, while it keeps its elegance. It has a strong concentrated flavor of blueberry that stays on your pallet for a long time. The balance between hard tannins and soft tannins are very healthy and help the age ability of the wine. This wine has the aging ability of 15 years.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Terroir Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
The Stonehedge 2005 Terroir Select Cabernet Sauvignon is produced exclusively from grapes grown in Alexander Valley.
The red offering displays vivid, concent ... morerated, exuberant fruit. The ruby/purple tinged 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits sweet tannin, medium body, and abundant amounts of berry, notions of black currants, licorice, and raspberries.
This Cabernet Sauvignon possesses pure black currant fruit as well as hints of violets, licorice and wood. Ripe and powerful, yet elegant, this wine can be drunk now or cellared for 5-7 years.
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Updated on August 5, 2008
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