The winery was founded in 1952 by Fred and Eleanor McCrea.
The stunning 160-acre property produces world class Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc,
White Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Semillon.
In 2018 Stony Hill was acquired by Long Meadow Ranch. From the web, Stony Hill President Sarah McCrea said, “we consider this as less of a traditional sale and more of an integration of two family businesses to make a stronger whole.”
In 2018 Stony Hill was acquired by Long Meadow Ranch. From the web, Stony Hill President Sarah McCrea said, “we consider this as less of a traditional sale and more of an integration of two family businesses to make a stronger whole.”
Our knowledgeable host today was Whitney who bubbled with excitement explaining Stony Hill’s great wines.
We began with the Riesling that was fresh and fantastic. Then we enjoyed a side by tasting of the 2011 and 2017 Chardonnay. Both lived up to their many kudos.
After that, we enjoyed a side by side tasting of 2011 and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.
To finish this spectacular day, we enjoyed a 2017 Semillon dessert wine with flavors of apricot, plum and licorice.
For lunch, we enjoyed the nearby Farmstead restaurant that offers an extensive menu and upbeat atmosphere with great service to satisfy any ‘foodie’ palate. It is located on a pristine piece of property that features a General Store, outdoor bar, Castroville wood grilled artichokes, fresh oysters, cheddar biscuits and St. Louis ribs.
For dessert, the beignets with Carmel sauce are a ‘must do’ to complete any meal.
For more information and to make an reservation go to; https://www.stonyhillvineyard.
