93pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a deep opaque red hue and delivers aromas of blackcurrants, leather, baking spice, nutmeg, and walnut. Full-bodied, fleshy, and ripe, it’s already drinking beautifully today, with impressive depth and richness, though there is a touch of baked fruit for my palate. Scheduled for release this fall. Drink 2026-2040.

93pts Wine Advocate

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate was blended with 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot and matured for 17 months in 41% new French oak. It has pure, inviting aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, licorice and violet, cigars and graphite. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and expressive with detailed flavors. It’s framed by silky tannins, and bright freshness calls you in for another sip on the long finish.

Winemaker Notes

Vivid and expressive, the 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of fresh dark fruit, sage, and a hint of graphite. This vintage is particularly poised on the palate, with floral tones and blue fruit precisely framed by fine grained tannins and a bright acidity that speaks to its elevated origins.

About the Wine

This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon fully expresses the diversity of its prolific Alexander Valley mountain site that ranges from 400' to 2000' in elevation. Savory aromas of blackberry, dark plum, blood orange, Star Anise and black cherry. The palate is rich and inviting with framed tannins and incredible length.

About the Winery

In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Stonestreet quickly garnered international acclaim for their powerful reds and luscious whites.

Today, Stonestreet wines are undergoing a transformation, using fruit from Alexander Mountain Estate and new winemaking techniques. Alexander Mountain Estate, with lean, well-draining soils and cooler temperature, produces fruit with smaller berries and more intense color and flavor. Stonestreet is dedicated to fulfilling the promise of Alexander Valley's exceptional and distinctive vineyards. Traditional, Old World methods of hand harvesting, small barrel lot production, native yeast fermentation and bottling each wine unfiltered brings out the best in specific grape varieties and provides the quality framework for each Stonestreet wine.

Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Merlot and 0.5% Malbec