Stonehaven takes its name from one of its vineyards which originally formed part of the pioneering Hynam Station established by one of the region's first settlers Adam Smith in 1846. Stonehaven features the latest winemaking technology that provides the winemaker with unprecedented control over the winemaking process, allowing them to maximise the special characters of every batch of premium fruit that comes into the winery.
Since opening, the winery and its wines have won numerous awards, including a number of gold medals at major national and international wine shows and an engineering excellence award. In 2000 Stonehaven was honoured to be named 'International Winery of the Year' at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition. Though Stonehaven can process 10,000 tonnes of fruit every vintage, each vineyard block can receive individual treatment. Fruit can be soft pressed in very small batches to fully capture regional characteristics.
Through a specially designed computer program, every stage of the winemaker's craft can be managed with a precision previously unknown. Fermentation can be controlled to maximise varietal flavours. Reds are tasted twice a day and whites once a day to monitor their progress. The result is superbly crafted wines. Perfectly matched to contemporary tastes. Singular expressions of the winemaker's art.
Arguably one of the best regions for producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra is a long established region renowned for its textured Terra Rossa soils over a limestone base, providing excellent drainage. The southernmost of Stonehaven's vineyards, Coonawarra is a cool climate region, and this is reflected in the structure, longevity and fruit expression of the wines.
This wine has generously been donated by Lewis Fine Wines - a leading Australian Distributor of Australian Wines
Please note the following:
Proceeds from this auction (i.e. the full winning bid price registered) will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti charity appeal. You will receive an electronic invoice after sale closure from Empire Auctions Pty Ltd. Your invoice will reflect a 5% Buyers premium, which is an administration cost and covers invoicing, NAB bank merchant fees, credit card transaction fees, packaging and general overheads incurred.
Please enter your postcode to determine freight costs which will also be shown on the invoice. If you are successful this will be shipped by either local couriers or Australia Post Eparcel. Wine is being collated from wineries and distributors from all over Australia and New Zealand and this will result in a delivery time of 10-14 business days depending on your location.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any queries.
Happy Bidding and thank you for supporting this charity fundraising which is aiming to raise $100,000.