Stone Hill Winery
Cross J Vineyard Norton
Hermann, Missouri, USA
Blinded a dear buddy in the wine trade on this tonight, guesses all over the place, in a great spot, want to see this in 10+Y.
72H Update:
Nose has crushed blackberries, ripe plum, dried plum, dried tart cherries, moist mahogany and faint moist soil. Palate has tart plum, light molasses, blackberry compote, faint leather notes and fine tannins. Not as good as day one, but no slouch on day three. A wonderful experience, many years in the bottle to go ahead.
Blinded a dear buddy in the wine trade on this tonight, guesses all over the place, in a great spot, want to see this in 10+Y.
72H Update:
Nose has crushed blackberries, ripe plum, dried plum, dried tart cherries, moist mahogany and faint moist soil. Palate has tart plum, light molasses, blackberry compote, faint leather notes and fine tannins. Not as good as day one, but no slouch on day three. A wonderful experience, many years in the bottle to go ahead.
Today started with a ~13hr drive to the southwest Chicago suburbs for the Christmas holiday, perfect driving weather and minimal traffic. My father-in-law decanted this for a couple hours in advance of our arrival. They really enjoy Missouri wines, this Norton is always special. I was smitten after we were lucky to enjoy a bottle from '83 that was in perfect condition, just a few years back.
Nose has plum juice, plum skin, raspberry juice and a light, sweet herbal note.
Palate has plum juice, black cherry compote, tanned leather and gentle tannins.
Lovely bottle, likely 10 years yet to go.
Today started with a ~13hr drive to the southwest Chicago suburbs for the Christmas holiday, perfect driving weather and minimal traffic. My father-in-law decanted this for a couple hours in advance of our arrival. They really enjoy Missouri wines, this Norton is always special. I was smitten after we were lucky to enjoy a bottle from '83 that was in perfect condition, just a few years back.
Nose has plum juice, plum skin, raspberry juice and a light, sweet herbal note.
Palate has plum juice, black cherry compote, tanned leather and gentle tannins.
Lovely bottle, likely 10 years yet to go.
2010 Stone Hill 'Cross J' #Missouri #Mowine #Norton @stonehillwinery Reserve level. Dark and smokey. Ripe black cherry, black raspberry, currant mixed with bacon fat, leather and black pepper. Velvety and fresh. Still a young wine but in 10 years this will be amazing. #wine #sommelier#sommelier#sommelier #somm #unique #obscure
2010 Stone Hill 'Cross J' #Missouri #Mowine #Norton @stonehillwinery Reserve level. Dark and smokey. Ripe black cherry, black raspberry, currant mixed with bacon fat, leather and black pepper. Velvety and fresh. Still a young wine but in 10 years this will be amazing. #wine #sommelier#sommelier#sommelier #somm #unique #obscure
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2014Second fav of this wine. 2011 was first fav. $25 bought at vineyard.
Second fav of this wine. 2011 was first fav. $25 bought at vineyard.
May 14th, 2016Our favorite year of this. 2012 was our least fav and 2013 was second fav. $25 from vineyard.
Our favorite year of this. 2012 was our least fav and 2013 was second fav. $25 from vineyard.
May 14th, 2016Really good red wine. Easy to drink.
Really good red wine. Easy to drink.
Nov 12th, 2015
Strong berry flavor. Sweet with dry finish.
Strong berry flavor. Sweet with dry finish.
Sep 24th, 2014