The bright and edgy aromas of spice and raspberries jump out of the glass. The dark fruit on the front of the palate, stretches into a well-structured and balanced mid-palate and finish. You will be left with lingering pepper, soft tannins, and conspicuous notes of vanilla resulting from high-end French Oak. With generous texture and length, this will continue to improve for 10-14 years.
93pts James Suckling – 2016 vintage
“Some vanilla and pastry-like notes sit across ripe dark cherries and berries here. The palate has very plush, smooth and deep flavored style with a fresh black-fruit finish that holds up well. Good concentration. A blend of 93% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 2% Malbec. Drink or hold.
94pts Jeb Dunnuck – 2016 vintage
The 2016 Stone Cairn (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc) has classic Red Mountain minerality and savory earth notes as well as red and blue fruits, high toned violets, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, and elegant, with fine tannins, it has class as well as the potential to keep for 15+ years.
90pts Wine Enthusiast – 2016 vintage
Initially locked up aromas of dried thyme and other assorted herbs open to reveal notes of pitch black cherry, coffee and barrel spice. The palate is quite ripe but manages to maintain balance through the sweet pit fruit flavors.
