Stonestreet Winery
Terrace Ridge Sémillion Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
For me a little too close to a Viogner which I admit am not a fan of, very floral and orange blossom galore. Enjoyable if you like that style.
For me a little too close to a Viogner which I admit am not a fan of, very floral and orange blossom galore. Enjoyable if you like that style.
Jul 15th, 2015Wow! What a beautiful wine! It's like a fruitier version of Chateau Carbonnieux, my first love!!
Wow! What a beautiful wine! It's like a fruitier version of Chateau Carbonnieux, my first love!!
Jun 26th, 2015
Ripe Papaya, pear& lime, hinted of honey, cut grass, vanilla on the nose. Weighty in the mouth, med acidity & alcohol, buttery with a bit of peach, spice & slate. Finished was med minus. For me, it felt a little out of balance.
Ripe Papaya, pear& lime, hinted of honey, cut grass, vanilla on the nose. Weighty in the mouth, med acidity & alcohol, buttery with a bit of peach, spice & slate. Finished was med minus. For me, it felt a little out of balance.
Jan 8th, 2015
Apples and oak. A little round for my taste. Could be the age. Much better and more dynamic closer to room temperature.
Apples and oak. A little round for my taste. Could be the age. Much better and more dynamic closer to room temperature.
Feb 8th, 2018Made an impromptu stop at Stonestreet the last time we were in Napa/Sonoma. Had a little unexpected time between tastings. Man it was sure HOT when we were there in September. I remember the estate was in great condition. Beautiful scenery and some of the views from eastern Healdsburg and Geyserville are hard to beat. It was about 95 degrees AT THE WINERY in the middle of a Napa heat wave. This wine hit the spot. A nice, crisp, lighter bodied wine with a crisp side to it, yet didn't feel as though your tongue was burning. Edges on this one were rounded even from the start. More of a lemon curd, but also some lime and honeysuckle. Middle had good weight, a little silkier than I had anticipated. The finish is lighter, mostly lemon and lime. Not a powerhouse, but was really nice on that 95 degree September "summer" day in Healdsburg, and pretty darn good tonight.
Made an impromptu stop at Stonestreet the last time we were in Napa/Sonoma. Had a little unexpected time between tastings. Man it was sure HOT when we were there in September. I remember the estate was in great condition. Beautiful scenery and some of the views from eastern Healdsburg and Geyserville are hard to beat. It was about 95 degrees AT THE WINERY in the middle of a Napa heat wave. This wine hit the spot. A nice, crisp, lighter bodied wine with a crisp side to it, yet didn't feel as though your tongue was burning. Edges on this one were rounded even from the start. More of a lemon curd, but also some lime and honeysuckle. Middle had good weight, a little silkier than I had anticipated. The finish is lighter, mostly lemon and lime. Not a powerhouse, but was really nice on that 95 degree September "summer" day in Healdsburg, and pretty darn good tonight.
Feb 7th, 2018
I don't typically enjoy whites. They're usually bland without the same character as reds. But this one is complex with lots of taste layers. Pricey but worth it.
I don't typically enjoy whites. They're usually bland without the same character as reds. But this one is complex with lots of taste layers. Pricey but worth it.
Jun 20th, 2016