Wine Composition
Tempranillo
Winemakers Comments
There is a brooding, savoury character on the nose, with elements of bright red fruit and cherry tobacco. The palate is intensely concentrated with perfect balance between bright acidity and richness. The finish is endlessly complex, with a touch of oak accompanying the spicy tannins. Cellar for up to 15 years from harvest.
Awards
TA | 92 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage: 13.09 %
TA: 7.5 g/l
pH: 3.54
RS: 3.0g/l
Vinification
Harvested in early February, each bunch was meticulously hand-picked, hand-sorted and destemmed before a 6 day pre-ferment cold soak. The wine was taken to 65% new oak barrels for MLF and maturation for 26 months before bottling.
Winemaker
Craig McNaught
Winery
In 1995 the McNaught family purchased an old fruit farm, this property is now known as Stony Brook. With a strong focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Chardonnay, the McNaught family replanted the entire farm to vines and built a small cellar in which to produce the first wines under the Stony Brook label. As time has passed, the ideals of Stony Brook have remained firmly in place and the wines still reflect a strong sense of place and passion.
In 2011, the owners were joined by their son, Craig McNaught, who took over the reigns as winemaker.
The latest revelation at Stony Brook has been the introduction of Tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their critically-acclaimed wines, Ovidius.
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