"I’d LIKE to get an interview with Craig of Cornerstone Cellars out of Napa as we have reviewed his wines and even the lower end wines such as Stepping Stone line are examples of wines that have been crafted with care. The higher wines from this producer are good examples of why Napa Valley is a front runner in wine making and why Napa is on the map."
 Diana Beisch Reeves (@EnjoyinglifeTX)1/26/11 5:24 AM Drank last evening 2005 Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cornerstone - #wine http://cellartracker.com/w?1023472 Delightful! |
“Wine and spirits are more of a luxury item than a foodstuff” says Dr. Dragutsky. “Going to the French bakery one does not ask how many carbs in the croissant. I think the same idea holds for wine. People who are really interested in the caloric content can easily find out this info.” Dr. Dragutsky and I share a similar opinion about labeling wine, beer & spirits. He summarized his opinion like this, “I’m not saying the nutritional value isn’t important, just that I’m not sure wine and spirits are in the same category as foodstuffs which can vary tremendously in their nutritional content and additives, and you often really don’t know what’s in a packaged food without reading the label.” "
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| Cornerstone 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $25. This lovely Sauvignon Blanc was cold fermented, then aged on the lees in neutral oak barrels. That was the perfect way to treat the grapes, which were grown in St. Helena. The wine shows rich flavors of limes, green melons and lemongrass, with a softly creamy texture and a long, spicy, honey-rich finish.
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What better way to celebrate the winter than with a nice hearty red? I can’t really think of one. Especially when it’s Syrah. I love Syrah. And I really enjoy finding new ones to savor, which is exactly what I got in this bottle of 2008 Stepping Stone Syrah by Cornerstone Cellars. And the price can’t be beat for a good bottle of Syrah. At $20 a bottle, this is a steal. Hailing from Napa, the wine had a real cork closure and clocked in at 14.9% alcohol by volume.
On the nose I found violets, fresh plums, black cherries, cedar, flowers, and a spicy perfume aroma. Lucky for Matt I was just tasting and spitting at this point, or else this might have been one of those cases where I snapped at him for drinking more than his share while I was still lost in the nose of the wine. In the mouth I got black cherry, black plums, earthy notes, red raspberries, and some spice. The palate showed mostly juicy tart cherries for me though all the fruit tasted fresh picked. A great little bottle of wine from a winery that continues to impress me.
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Cornerstone Cellars
We invite you to taste our wines: In Yountville - 6505 Washington St. across from the Post Office and just steps from The French Laundry, Bouchon, Ad Hoc, Bottega, Bistro Jeanty and Redd. Call 707-945-0388 for more information. We're open every day from 10 to 7. In San Francisco at The Winery Collective on Fisherman's Wharf, just next to the Argonaut Hotel at 485 Jefferson. Call 415-929-9463 for more information.
A Cellar Blog by Craig Camp
