May your holidays be full of warmth and cheer
Seasons Greetings from Spring Mountain
Holiday season is upon us! As we celebrate our 70th anniversary this year, we are more grateful than ever for your continued love and support of Stony Hill. What a wonderful time to reflect on memories past while looking toward the magical seasons to come.
It is truly an honor for us to continue the legacy of countless individuals who have brought you the legendary wines of Stony Hill for the past 70 years. We understand the significance of our impact on the history of this exceptional property, and want to continue to care for the land for future generations to come. Make a toast to the season with a special selection of our wines that showcase the rich history of our beloved estate and also celebrate the next chapters being written.
We raise a glass to you this holiday season, and look forward to hearing about the memories you made while enjoying your next bottle of Stony Hill.
Our Warmest Regards,
JAIMEE MOTLEY
Winemaker
jaimee@stonyhillvineyard.com
MICHAELA KELLY
Estate Director michaela@stonyhillvineyard.com
No.
STARRY NIGHT
an evening of Stony Hill with a library offering that includes some of the best vintages to have with your holiday meal. From a timeless and historic feel to bold and elegant flavors, these varietals are sure to delight everyone’s taste buds.
WHITE RIESLING
SEMILLON DE SOLEIL
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CHARDONNAY
HOLIDAY HERITAGE DUO
The historic vines of our property bottled in these coveted vintages are sure to enhance any collector’s library, with fruit dating back to the earliest days of the vineyard. We are thrilled to share these stunning selections with our closest family and friends.
MERRY AND BRIGHT
Make this time of year merry and bright with some of Stony Hill’s defining varietals. Our most recently released vintages bring freshness and light, filling any celebration with holiday cheer.
THROUGH THE DECADES
with us through three decades of Stony Hill’s legacy with this collection. Showcasing the evolution of our Chardonnay, these bottles are rich with history pulled from deep within our cellars and brought into your home.
CLASSIC VERTICAL
this classic Stony Hill six-bottle vertical home and share it
loved ones. The array of vintages offered allows you to taste the
nuances between each vintage, even with such proximity in
Beautifully presented in a Stony Hill wood box, the perfect gift to
or receive this holiday season.
SEASON’S
With the newest additions to the Stony Hill library, indulge in this season’s current selections. We include a few of our most desired varietals that highlight the range of terroir here on Spring Mountain and combine the legacy of the vines with the freshness of each respective vintage.
WISH LIST WINES
Exclusive
rare appearance for this festive season, these coveted wines
A Look Back Over 70 Years
This year, our team is especially thrilled to celebrate 70 years of winemaking at Stony Hill. Our founders, Eleanor and Fred McCrea, first planted our White Riesling vines on their famous terraced slopes in 1948, with the first vintage released to the public years later in 1952. Passed down through three generations and later landing under our current ownership with the Lawrence family, Stony Hill has evolved over the decades while still maintaining its enchanting spirit. Travel back with us as we reminisce through some of our favorite photos and memories with the McCrea family.
1943
In 1943, Fred McCrea and his wife, Eleanor, stumbled onto a 168-acre plot of land hidden away on the slopes of Spring Mountain, which they purchased and later named Stony Hill Vineyard.
1951
With their love for French white wines and the ideal growing conditions of their property, McCreas built the first postProhibition winery in 1951. The inaugural Stony Hill vintage was released the following year.
1972
Fred brought on Mike Chelini as his assistant winemaker and protégé, who would later take over after Fred's passing in 1977. Chelini carried on the McCreas’ legacy and philosophy of winemaking for over four decades, maintaining the "big little winery" and selling primarily through a handselected list of buyers.
2009
It wasn’t until the late 2000s that Stony Hill began showcasing Cabernet Sauvignon. After planting the vines in 2004, the first commercial vintage of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was released in 2009.
2020
Under new ownership of the Lawrence family, Stony Hill Vineyard welcomed its newest winemaker, Jaimee Motley. Motley caught the attention of Stony Hill’s managing partner, Carton McCoy Jr., who admired her style of winemaking—referring to it as “ethereal”— and believes she will continue the legacy the McCrea family began so many years ago.
2022
Stony Hill celebrates 70 years of winemaking.
Under an entirely female leadership team, the estate is brought into a new era whilst respecting the legacy of the property and those who came before.
SPOTLIGHT
the gift of taste
season with
single-bottle
Stony Hill gift box. Whether your list includes a close few or a greater number, we make gift-giving easy and convenient during this time of year.
beautifully wrapped in
Letter from Membership
As the membership manager at Stony Hill, I am honored to continue leading one of Napa Valley’s longest-standing and exclusive wine lists, first started by Eleanor McCrea herself. We are thrilled to share our limited-production wines with our most loyal collectors and invite you to join. If you already hold a place as one of our members, we thank you for your continued support of this iconic and historic winery.
Some of the benefits of becoming a member at Stony Hill include exclusive and specially curated wine offerings released twice per year, complimentary Residence Tastings at the estate, access to a broader selection of library vintages and large-format bottles, invitations to member-only events, and more.
Please feel free to contact me personally with any questions you may have, and I would be more than happy to assist. I look forward to continuing to develop the relationship with each of our members and hope to see you on your next visit to Napa Valley.
wishes,
JULIA MINNILLO
Guest Relations
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Introducing our new Allocation Membership
Program—created with you in mind.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
Receive six bottles, including new release wines and curated library favorites, allocated twice per year (spring and fall)
Priority access to new releases, library wines, limited production wines, and large format
Exclusive invites to signature events at Stony Hill
Complimentary shipping on release allocations
Six complimentary Residence Tastings at the estate
Customizable allocations
Access to personalized membership concierge
BECOME A MEMBER
Contact us directly to learn more at members@stonyhillvineyard.com and join us at Stony Hill today.
HOW TO ORDER
We invite you to visit stonyhillvineyard.com and make your holiday selections online. Should you require further assistance, please contact us by phone, 707.963.2636, or by email, hello@stonyhillvineyard.com
SHIPPING
Ground shipping is included on all orders. Please inquire for upgraded options.
STARRY NIGHT
WHITE RIESLING
SEMILLON DE SOLEIL
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CHARDONNAY
HOLIDAY HERITAGE DUO*
WHITE RIESLING
CHARDONNAY
VERTICAL*
LIST WINES*
SYRAH
GEWURZTRAMINER
SEASON’S GREETING*
WHITE RIESLING
CHARDONNAY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CHARDONNAY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
MERRY AND BRIGHT*
CHARDONNAY
WHITE RIESLING
CHARDONNAY
CABERNET
THE DECADES*
CHARDONNAY
CHARDONNAY
CHARDONNAY