Stanton Vineyards - Our Wine

The Stanton family has been growing grapes in the Napa Valley since 1947. Beginning with the harvest of 1999, Doug Stanton began selecting some of their best Oakville Cabernet for the Stanton Vineyards label. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, the Stantons grow Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah. Roughly half of our acreage lies in the Oakville appellation, and the other half within the St. Helena appellation of the Napa Valley.

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2017 Double Gold Award

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 9, 2014 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.8% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	420 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$80.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	Available
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Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

James Suckling reviewed with 92 points

The Oakville appellation in Napa Valley has long been recognized as a unique combination of soil, topography and climate that join together to create an environment that produces world class cabernet sauvignons. For over forty years the Stanton Family has grown exceptional cabernet grapes on their 42 acre Oakville Vineyard. Since 1999 they have produced award winning cabernets of their own from these grapes under the Stanton Vineyards label. The growing season of 2013 was relatively normal except that we were in the second year of an historic California drought. Despite the lack of adequate rainfall, our yields were still near average, and our cabernet came in at 3.7 tons per acre. This 2013 Stanton Estate Cabernet is expressively dark and fragrant, with juicy blackberry, cherry, currant and earthy nuances finishing with ample but well-integrated tannins. This wine promises to be another success from Winemaker Dave Phinney and Winegrower Doug Stanton. As always, we hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we enjoyed growing and producing it for you!

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 12, 2013 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.8% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	520 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$80.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	Available
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Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Wine Spectator score: 91 points

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 21, 2012 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.8% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	584 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$80.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The growing season of 2011 was cooler than normal, highlighted by one of the wettest Junes on record. Our crop yields from our Oakville cabernet produced a meager 2.6 tons per acre. This low yield was the primary reason we were able to patiently wait out an agonizingly late season until we reached our target grape maturity. This 2011 Stanton Cabernet has a fresh and fragrant forwardness that we have come to expect, a hardy middle, and finishes with well-integrated soft tannins.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 31, 2011 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.9% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	324 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Wine Spectator score: 92 points!

The 2010 growing season presented significant challenges. Two separate and extreme heat spikes rendered some of the fruit not suitable for premium wine production. With careful thinning of this inferior fruit we were able to produce one of our biggest and brightest cabernets to date. The 2010 Cabernet has a fresh fruit forwardness that we love, a hearty and full mid pallet, and finishes with delightful well-integrated soft, semisweet tannins that beg for another sip.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 21, 2010 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.9% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	381 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Wine Spectator score: 92 points!

In 2009 growing conditions were ideal. The result: a wine that is intensely concentrated with expressive aromas of ripe cassis, blackberry and blueberry, masterfully integrated with 50% new French oak by winemaker Dave Phinney.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 21, 2009 Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new Alcohol 14.6% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	433 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Wine Spectator score: 91 points!

The growing season of 2008 produced smaller-than-normal berries and fewer clusters per vine. As such, our yields were almost half of normal. The result is a wine that is intensely concentrated with expressive aromas of ripe cassis, blackberry and blueberry. This fine wine finishes with smooth, well integrated oak flavors and medium to full tannins.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 16, 2008 Aged for 20 months in barrels of 100% French oak Alcohol 14.9% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Stanton Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	307 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Winner - Reserve Grand Champion Best of Show

 

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™
2011 INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

This vintage brings a reprise of the last year's 100% representation of our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. Everything from its deep purple color to its aromas of dark berries, Creme de Cassis, blueberries, sweet vanilla and humidor spice marks this as an exceptionally ripe Cabernet.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 15, 2007 Aged for 21 months in barrels of 100% French oak Alcohol 14.9% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	450 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Wine Spectator score: 93 points!

The 2006 vintage is a delicious 100% varietal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. This represents a departure from accustomed practice at Stanton Vineyards, in that there is not the slightest influence of any other grape variety in the wine.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 28, 2006 Aged for 20 months in barrels of 100% French oak Alcohol 14.8% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Gravelly sandy loam to clay loam 1991 5C (Berlandieri x Riparia) Bilateral cordon, 7' x 11' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	550 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$75.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2016

WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 1, 2016 Aged for 21 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	286 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	Available
	Retailers and restaurants in northern California please contact: Vinifera Wine Marketing.   Retailers and restaurants in southern California please contact: Stanton Vineyards.

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2015

The 2015 Stanton Vineyards Petite Sirah is everything you've come to expect from a Stanton Petite Sirah. It is deep, dark, rich and inky, with aromas of creamy mocha, toasted wood and ample chocolaty tannins. It comes on the heels of a great 2014 vintage which won double gold at the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition and again double gold "Best Petite Sirah in California" at the 2017 California State Fair. Its harvest date of September 12 reflects a warm growing season coupled with a 25% reduction in the amount of fruit harvested from this block; a mere 239 cases produced! We hope you enjoy drinking this wine as much as we enjoyed producing it for you!

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested September 12, 2015 Aged for 21 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	239 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT
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Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2014

Double Gold 2017 Award

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

The 2014 Stanton Vineyards Petite Sirah is beautifully integrated with nice oak nuances, a fruit forwardness and a smooth finish. There are ample tannins to allow this wine to develop for a decade and more. True Stanton Petite enthusiasts will recognize the consistent balance and structure of this Petite Sirah, and rank it among the very best produced by our friend and winemaker, Dave Phinney, who has overseen this and every vintage of Stanton Petite Sirah from start to finish. Only 300 cases produced. We hope you enjoy drinking this wine as much as we enjoyed growing and producing it for you!

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested September 21, 2014 Aged for 21 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	300 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT
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Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2013

Rating: 92 points

This 2013 Stanton Vineyards Petite Sirah appears to be more concentrated and even darker than recent vintages, and may require a little bottle age in order for the ample tannins to slightly soften. It marks the tenth vintage produced from this exceptionally well-drained and balanced St. Helena valley floor vineyard. Weather conditions during the 2013 growing season proved ideal, as the fruit was harvested about a week earlier than average. The yield was at or near normal and produced 273 cases. True Stanton Petite enthusiasts will recognize the consistent balance and structure of the wine that is produced from this extraordinary vineyard site. Dave Phinney, our friend and winemaker since 2002, has overseen this and every vintage of Stanton Petite Sirah from start to finish. We hope you enjoy drinking this wine as much we enjoyed growing and producing it for you.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested September 25, 2013 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	273 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	Available
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Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2012

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 6, 2012 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	245 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2011

The growing season of 2011 was cooler than normal, and dominated by wet weather in June. By carefully managing our grape canopy and severely limiting the number of grape clusters per vine we were able to harvest earlier than normal, before another significant rain event that occurred in mid- October. Our 2011 Petite Sirah is still 100% estate fruit, farmed with tender care by the Stanton Family, then sorted, crushed, fermented and barrel-aged under the watchful eye of Dave Phinney, our winemaker since 2002.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 3, 2011 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.4% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	292 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2010

The growing season of 2010 was dominated by two significant heat spikes. The first in August and a second in September. By carefully eliminating the damaged and inferior fruit prior to harvest, we were able to continue our consistent string of 100% varietal petite sirahs, but at a much smaller case production. Our 2010 Petite Sirah is every bit as dark and opulent as previous offerings. It opens with bright blueberry and cassis fruit, continues with a well integrated smokey middle, and finishes with big, burly tannins that are sure to satisfy the heartiest petite sirah enthusiast.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 20, 2010 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	187 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2009

Wine Spectator score: 92 points!

Winner - Double Gold Award - Best Petite Sirah

 

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION™ 2012

Consistent and loyal fans of Stanton Petite Sirah will not be disappointed with this 2009 offering. This fruit-driven Petite Sirah is every bit as rich, opulent and structured as previous Stanton Petite Sirahs. Its dark, brooding texture is masterfully integrated to allow the chocolate berry fruit to shine bright against the nice oak finish. Another success from wine grower Doug Stanton and winemaker Dave Phinney. We hope you enjoy drinking our wine as much as we enjoyed growing and producing it for you!

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 8, 2009 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	340 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

Stanton Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2008

Building on the strong success of both the 2006 and 2007 Stanton Vineyards Petite Sirah, this 2008 vintage offers the same hedonistic display of deep, dark, chocolate berry fruit with the smooth integrated tannins that true Stanton Vineyard fans have come to expect from the combined talents of Winegrower Doug Stanton and Winemaker Dave Phinney.

WINEMAKER:	Dave Phinney
WINEMAKING:	Grapes harvested October 3, 2008 Aged for 20 months in American and French oak barrels Alcohol 15.3% by volume
COMPOSITION:	100% Estate St. Helena Petite Sirah
VINEYARD DETAILS: Soil profile: Year planted: Root stock: Trellis:	Medium clay loam 2001 101-14, Schwarzmann (V. Riparia x V. Rupestris) Bilateral cordon, 9' x 6' row spacing
PRODUCTION:	319 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL:	$45.00 per 750ml bottle
STATUS:	SOLD OUT

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