2015

Christopher's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Product is historical and has a replacement SKU
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DESCRIPTION
In each given vintage, Christopher's Vineyard is our most remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2,400-foot site is well above the fog line and receives exceptional exposure to sunlight, comprised of soil studded with volcanic rocks and temperatures are moderated by afternoon breezes. The 2015 Christopher's leads with plum, Bing cherry, rhubarb crumble, and cigar box with supportive notes of bay and hibiscus flower, culminating in a polished wine with elegant tannins. The depth and expressiveness of this Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to develop over time.
ACCOLADES
96+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker Wine Advocate,
Feb 2019
96+ points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous,
Jul 2018
96 points
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com,
Jun 2018
Pocket Peak

Our vineyards lie within the proposed Pocket Peak American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the eastern highlands of the Alexander Valley AVA.

Pocket Peak is defined by its elevated topography and distinctions 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.

A foggy day in Pocket Peak.
A foggy day in Pocket Peak.
Alexander Valley

The Stonestreet winery and tasting room sit on the tranquil valley floor facing the mountains where we farm our fruit.

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.

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