Gravel Bench Vineyard Chardonnay
2021

Gravel Bench Vineyard Chardonnay

Chardonnay Alexander Valley
$100
DESCRIPTION
Although this vineyard lies at 1,500 ft. elevation, its bench-like exposure and gravelly soils allow a pronounced combination of power and concentration to develop in the grapes. From the distinctive aromas of poached pear, preserved lemon, and crème brûlée to its decadent and opulent persistence on the palate, Gravel Bench is a true gem of the Estate. Thank you for your interest in the Gravel Bench Chardonnay. Due to limited production, the current vintage allocation is now closed.
ACCOLADES
95 points
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com,
Jun 2024
95 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent,
Apr 2024
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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