Situated on the west side of the Mayacamas Mountain Range overlooking northern Sonoma County, our patchwork of 170 micro-vineyards spans peaks, valleys, and ledges at elevations ranging from 400 to 2,400 feet. We cultivate vines in 26 soil types on slopes and aspects that are impractical to farm—to see how the land tastes when it becomes wine. Our focus is on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, and we seek exemplary quality. The rewards of high-altitude farming are profound: small, thick-skinned grape clusters of highly distinct character, each site revealing unique flavors, textures, and structures that reflect the immediate surroundings.
Living Land
Stonestreet’s terrain is alive with windblown grasses and myriad flora such as wild chamomile, sagebrush, and bay laurel — all informing the aromatics of our wines. In the distance, columns of steam are a sign of natural geothermal activity. Evergreen forests, chaparral, and woodlands provide habitat for cougars, bobcats, foxes, and birds of prey. We work to protect the biodiversity we respectfully cohabitate with and are proud to leave 85% of the estate unplanted. Learn more about our land ethic.
Pocket Peak
Pocket Peak is defined by its elevated topography and distinction in climate, precipitation, and soils. The petition to establish Pocket Peak as a new AVA was filed with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in February 2022. To learn more, visit:
Alexander Valley
The Alexander Valley AVA was made official in 1984, and it outlines the path of the Russian River flowing from Mendocino County down to Healdsburg. Grapes were grown commercially in this valley as early as the 1840s and gained a reputation for superb quality in the 1960s and '70s. The proposed Pocket Peak AVA will distinguish between grapes grown at high elevation–including Stonestreet fruit–and grapes grown in the valley below.
