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.
