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 and will be interesting to compare with the Syrah produced from our Markham-Banks vineyard - also in the rocks and just three miles west of Old Stones.