Stony Hill

Napa Valley Pinot Chardonnay

9.53 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.5

One of the nastiest corks I've ever pulled with obvious signs of seepage, but decent fill level. Smelled and tasted horrible upon opening and I thought this was dead. With just a few minutes of air this really started come together though. Peaked about two hours in. Deep golden color. Nutty, yeasty, honeyed. Really complex and elegant old chard (I love that this is labelled as "pinot chardonnay"). I've been hearing about old Stony Hill for years and I'm glad I finally got to try one. It didn't disappoint.

One of the nastiest corks I've ever pulled with obvious signs of seepage, but decent fill level. Smelled and tasted horrible upon opening and I thought this was dead. With just a few minutes of air this really started come together though. Peaked about two hours in. Deep golden color. Nutty, yeasty, honeyed. Really complex and elegant old chard (I love that this is labelled as "pinot chardonnay"). I've been hearing about old Stony Hill for years and I'm glad I finally got to try one. It didn't disappoint.

May 10th, 2015
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.1

Rob had this 11 years ago

Rob had this 11 years ago

Feb 27th, 2014
Ozan Umy

Ozan had this 10 years ago

Ozan had this 10 years ago

Aug 5th, 2014