Stone Edge Vineyard produces small berries of intense color
with distinctive plum and cherry overtones.
Stone Edge Vineyard nestles against the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, on the western edge of Sonoma Valley. Protected from the west winds that chill nearby Carneros, the five acres of grapes—planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with a half acre each of Malbec and Merlot—ripen in early to mid October. Our vines are head-trained and cane pruned, a practice that, in addition to increasing resistance to pests, produces small berries with exceptionally intense flavors.
Organically farmed since its planting in 1996, the vineyard received certification by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) in 2002. Its alluvial, well-drained soils cover an ancient riverbed of water-worn rock washed down from Sonoma Mountain by an ancient outfall of Carriger Creek. Deeply rooted Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in these well-drained soils at the mouths of canyons, producing deep colors and rich flavors. Our winery's name comes from the water-rounded stones that are used throughout the property in the pale gray stone walls and courtyards, water channels, and sculptures.