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Stoney Mesa Winery
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We started planting our vineyards in 1990, and released our first vintage in the fall of 1995. All of our wines are made from our own vineyard or from local growers in the area. Stoney Mesa Winery and its Vineyards are some of the highest in the world at an altitude of 5700 feet. You would think it would be impossible to grow grapes at this altitude. Our climate has been modified by Mother Nature, and is much milder than expected, as if we were thousands of feet lower. The suns rays are much more intense making the fruit here ripen before the frosts come, but the evenings are nice and cool, and that is very important for good acid retention. Our "Terror" is outstanding and local Geologists have compared it to Northern France. Located on the south face of the Grand Mesa, Stoney Mesa Winery, also known as Pfarmigan Vineyards, sits on the edge of a desert and on top of an ancient Ocean/Riverbed. Our soils reach depths of 12 to 15 feet deep and have excellent drainage. There is a 1-foot deep layer of calcareous soil at about 3 feet deep below a highly organic "green" layer of soil. Our average annual rainfall is 5 to 8 inches and 5 to 10 inches of snow putting us just above a desert climate. Our altitude protects us from severe winter freeze allowing the cold air to drop into the valley floor. Our southern exposure allows for a full day of sun.
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Directions
US Hwy 65, north from CO Hwy 92 out of Delta or south from Grand Mesa, to 11th Ave. in Cedaredge. Turn at the sign, west 1 mile to 2125 Drive, south one block.
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Cabernet Franc
A medium body and firm but graceful tannins give the 2002 vintage satisfying fullness. The palate is rich in dark fruit—black cherry and fresh berry—and handsomely framed with subtle notes of spice, vanilla and toasted oak with hints of clay. As a result, this wine makes an excellent compliment to grilled meats, spicy pasta sauces or with hearty after dinner cheese.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, A medium body and firm but graceful tannins give the 2003 vintage satisfying fullness. The palate is rich in dark fruit—black cherry and fresh berry—and handsomely framed with subtle notes of spice, vanilla and toasted oak. As a result, this wine makes an excellent compliment to grilled meats, spicy pasta sauces or with hearty after dinner cheese
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Chardonnay
Our 2004 Stoney Mesa Chardonnay expresses ripe green apple and pear flavors. The wine has layers of integrated spicy fruit with vanilla caramel undertones. It is a medium body wine, with a creamy texture and a well-balanced mouth feel.
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Gewurztraminer
The 2004 vintage displays a refreshing, medium-bodied fullness that immediately sets it apart. Flavors of grapefruit, rose, and lemon zest create a generous palate that, despite its layered complexity, is very easy to enjoy. Elegantly balanced, this Gewurztraminer has the power to transform everyday events into memorable occasions or to reawaken a delight in fresh and simple cooking.
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Merlot
A delicate body subtle tannins give sense of the American and Hungarian oak aging. The palate is clean tart cherry is nicely framed with gentle notes of spice, vanilla and toasted oak.
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Nouveau
This is our first release of many to come. To best describe the 2005 Nouveau is bright fresh and fruit-driven. This is a beautiful entry red is a great party pleaser with pie cherry richness balanced by notes of orange and a touch of citrus, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes.
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NV Blush
Because the harvest in 2004 turned out so well, this release rewards our blush followers in several ways. Its light body and clean, crisp finish deliver the refreshing quality that one expects from such a wine. Plus, its palate is full of fresh fruit—ripe strawberries entwined with delicious and zesty hints of pink grapefruit and lemmon zest.
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Pinot Noir
This is our first release of many to come. To best describe the 2003 Pinot one must use words such as fruit-driven, elegant, refreshing and distinctive. This is a beautiful Pinot Noir with black cherry richness balanced by notes of cinnamon and a slight earthiness
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Riesling
The Stoney Mesa 2004 Riesling is very much a New World Riesling. It is lightly sweet and loaded woth fruit.
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