Napa Valley's Cornerstone Cellars - as we have reported before on Now And Zin - has broadened their base. Already known for their exquisite line of Cornerstone wines, they now have a line of more moderately-priced wines designed for everyday consumption.
Cornerstone provided me with a sample of their Stepping Stone White Rocks! wine. Inspired by the blends of southern France, the Rocks! line takes a wine-of-the-vintage approach. The varieties and percentages used each year probably will change depending on what the vineyards deliver.
They say, "we want to offer blends without boundaries that will excite and please the occasional as well as the day to day wine drinker." Both the Stepping Stone and the Rocks! lines are intended to be thought of as house wines for serious wine people. The White Rocks! blend is certainly priced for everyday use, at $15.
Stepping Stone White Rocks! is a blend of Chardonnay and Muscat, which is immediately interesting upon lifting the glass to my nose. Aromas of minerals, lemon peel, hints of banana and apricot all play in the bouquet. The wine smells fresh and inviting.
On the palate, citrus and zest are carried along on a blast of acidity with a refreshing minerality. There’s some wood on the palate and a little bit of a spicy, peppery feel. The mouthfeel is slightly oily and medium in weight. Lime lingers on the finish.
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Cornerstone provided me with a sample of their Stepping Stone White Rocks! wine. Inspired by the blends of southern France, the Rocks! line takes a wine-of-the-vintage approach. The varieties and percentages used each year probably will change depending on what the vineyards deliver.
They say, "we want to offer blends without boundaries that will excite and please the occasional as well as the day to day wine drinker." Both the Stepping Stone and the Rocks! lines are intended to be thought of as house wines for serious wine people. The White Rocks! blend is certainly priced for everyday use, at $15.
Stepping Stone White Rocks! is a blend of Chardonnay and Muscat, which is immediately interesting upon lifting the glass to my nose. Aromas of minerals, lemon peel, hints of banana and apricot all play in the bouquet. The wine smells fresh and inviting.
On the palate, citrus and zest are carried along on a blast of acidity with a refreshing minerality. There’s some wood on the palate and a little bit of a spicy, peppery feel. The mouthfeel is slightly oily and medium in weight. Lime lingers on the finish.
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