ABOUT STONECROFT
Philosophy
Stonecroft is a family owned and operated boutique vineyard and winery business. We seek to express through our wines the unique character of our vineyards and each vintage. Our intention is to make wines which are intense, full-bodied, elegant and fruit-driven, but capable of significant bottle development. The ability of our wines to improve in bottle has been demonstrated over more than 20 years, with many of the early examples still drinking well. Our total production is small; with around 2,500 to 3,000 cases produced annually.
Stonecroft has concentrated on a few key styles. Our red wines are Syrah, Ruhanui (a blended red which typically includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah) and a small quantity of Zinfandel. Our white wines are Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and the more recent addition of Sauvignon Blanc. Stonecroft’s Old Vine series of Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay are wines which are made from fruit harvested from the original (1983) plantings of these vines. We only produce a very small quantity of each Old Vine wine. In both the vineyards and the winery, we are committed to organic principles and sustainable methods of production.