Reviews & Ratings

2008 Stonestreet Chardonnay "Upper Barn"

Winery: Stonestreet

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Upper Barn"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alexander Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $65

Cases produced: 326

KWG Score: 93 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: September 1, 2010

Wine Review: This Chard from Stonestreet tied for second place in our Big Blind tasting. It is light yellow colored and opens with a fragrant apple bouquet with a hint of peach and honey. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, well balanced, soft, and silky. The flavor profile is a delicious mild oak infused Bartlett pear with a hint of honey and pineapple. The finish is dry and quite refined. The panel suggested pairing this gem with grilled trout. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: One of our most profound sites (block 48), is situated at 1,800 feet. The rocky, shallow site is exposed and straddles a high ridgeline. The wine from Upper Barn is known for its complexity and hedonistic texture and reveals itself in luscious layers with each subsequent swirl and sniff in the glass.

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