Stonestreet Estate Vineyards
Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aged for 19 months on 37% new French oak. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus, spice and herb mint. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, currant, cacao, bell pepper, vanilla and herbs. Fine tannins, still tight, good balance on long finish ending with oak and earthy herb character. Great value, should gain with short term cellaring!
In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aged for 19 months on 37% new French oak. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus, spice and herb mint. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, currant, cacao, bell pepper, vanilla and herbs. Fine tannins, still tight, good balance on long finish ending with oak and earthy herb character. Great value, should gain with short term cellaring!
May 9th, 2021In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aged for 19 months on 37% new French oak. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus, spice and mint. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, currant, cacao and vanilla. Fine tannins, still tight, great balance on long finish ending with oak and earthy character. Great value, will cellar well.
In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aged for 19 months on 37% new French oak. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus, spice and mint. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, currant, cacao and vanilla. Fine tannins, still tight, great balance on long finish ending with oak and earthy character. Great value, will cellar well.
2 people found it helpfulJul 12th, 2020
Beautiful ruby in color with a purple rim.
Fruity nose with vanilla, cedar, leather, tobacco, cola, chocolates, eucalyptus, blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, light vegetables, coffee and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, sage, mocha, cola, dill, bell pepper, earth, chocolates, graphite, herbs, spices and black pepper.
Long finish with hugh, firm tannins and tart cranberries.
This is a big, teeth staining red wine. A very young Cabernet from Alexander Valley. Drinkable now, but really needs 3 years in the bottle to mature properly.
Still not balanced with lots of vanilla, oak and green vegetable flavors. However, it shows a great potential.
A great food wine, but also a good sipping red wine. This one begs for a big juicy steak.
Needs 3 hours to open up in a decanter. Shows good complexity and aging ability.
Robert Parker - 90 points.
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Beautiful ruby in color with a purple rim.
Fruity nose with vanilla, cedar, leather, tobacco, cola, chocolates, eucalyptus, blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, light vegetables, coffee and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, sage, mocha, cola, dill, bell pepper, earth, chocolates, graphite, herbs, spices and black pepper.
Long finish with hugh, firm tannins and tart cranberries.
This is a big, teeth staining red wine. A very young Cabernet from Alexander Valley. Drinkable now, but really needs 3 years in the bottle to mature properly.
Still not balanced with lots of vanilla, oak and green vegetable flavors. However, it shows a great potential.
A great food wine, but also a good sipping red wine. This one begs for a big juicy steak.
Needs 3 hours to open up in a decanter. Shows good complexity and aging ability.
Robert Parker - 90 points.
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Nice cab. Cocoa powder dark cherry, underbrush, cedar spice, menthol, soft integrated tannins and balancing acidity. Worked well with a New York strip.
Nice cab. Cocoa powder dark cherry, underbrush, cedar spice, menthol, soft integrated tannins and balancing acidity. Worked well with a New York strip.
1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2019Dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit with citrus and spice notes. On the palate cherry, plum and strawberry with tobacco and cacao notes adding sweet spice. Dusty tannins, lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes.
Dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit with citrus and spice notes. On the palate cherry, plum and strawberry with tobacco and cacao notes adding sweet spice. Dusty tannins, lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes.
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2017
Black cherry, plum, licorice and pencil. A great wine for the price!
Black cherry, plum, licorice and pencil. A great wine for the price!
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2016
Infanticide. Has a Chilean character about it. Tightly coiled with smoke and oak and compact dark fruit.
Infanticide. Has a Chilean character about it. Tightly coiled with smoke and oak and compact dark fruit.
Aug 13th, 2016
Last virtual event of the year! Learning from wine educator Craig Ellick
Last virtual event of the year! Learning from wine educator Craig Ellick
Dec 17th, 2021
Lovely! Cassis, bing cherry and jammy raspberry, clove and soft tannins on the finish. Drink now!
Lovely! Cassis, bing cherry and jammy raspberry, clove and soft tannins on the finish. Drink now!
May 16th, 2021