Old Stones

Originally acquired as an apple and plum orchard, Old Stones is located along an ancient river bed covered with massive basalt cobblestones, similar to the profile of vineyards found in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of Southern France. These cobblestones go very deep into the soil and retain heat during the day to then radiate that heat back to the vines during the cooler evening hours. This rocky section of the AVA is producing some of the most distinct and sought after wines in the Walla Walla Valley, especially for Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Given the depth and complexity of this fruit, and its distinct aromatics and flavors, this Syrah is certainly destined for a single vineyard bottling in the future.

Old Stones was our very first estate vineyard planted on one of the rockiest sections of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. While still in its infancy, the fruit coming from this vineyard has incredible structure and consistency, and has the potential to be one of the best vineyards in our portfolio. This secluded, 15-acre site (a former apple and plum orchard) is fully planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, two different clones of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Old Stones is named after the large, football-sized basalt cobblestones that make up the entire soil profile in this small section of the Walla Walla AVA.