STONESTREET CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010

Cardamom spice, dark currant, and black pepper open the glass, backed by a concentrated core of black fruit and a finish that trails into dark chocolate and dried sagebrush — hallmarks of Stonestreet's high-elevation Alexander Valley estate. The Jackson family farms these mountain slopes in Sonoma County, where steep gradients, thin volcanic soils, and significant diurnal shifts slow ripening and build structure. Supple but present tannins frame the mid-palate, keeping the fruit focused without heaviness.