The Ghost Gum 2021 is a captivating expression of classic Cabernet elegance with a modern twist. On the nose, this wine reveals a complex array of blackberries, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar and pencil shavings, characteristic of high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is richly textured, offering bold fruit flavors complemented by fine acidity and long, structured tannins.
A touch of oak is seamlessly integrated, adding depth without overpowering the wine’s natural balance. This wine finishes with a lingering, dry complexity, making it an ideal match for robust dishes like grilled meats or hearty casseroles.
A touch of oak is seamlessly integrated, adding depth without overpowering the wine’s natural balance. This wine finishes with a lingering, dry complexity, making it an ideal match for robust dishes like grilled meats or hearty casseroles.
Two blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Stony Brook make up the complementary components for this exceptional wine. Extremely well drained soils ensure maximum concentration and intensity. The bunches were harvested by hand at full ripeness, before being hand-sorted and cold macerated for 4 days. The individual berries were fermented in stainless steel, receiving four pump-overs a day. After pressing, the wine was transferred into 80% new French oak barriques, where spontaneous malolactic fermentation and a further 26 months of maturation took place. 2021 produced some of the finest fruit that we have seen from our Cabernet vineyards.
Winemaker: Craig McNaught
Winemaker: Craig McNaught
In 1995 the McNaught family purchased an old fruit farm. This property is now known as Stony Brook. With a strong focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Chardonnay, the McNaught family replanted the entire farm to vines and built a small cellar in which to produce the first wines under the Stony Brook label. As time has passed, the ideals of Stony Brook have remained firmly in place and the wines still reflect a strong sense of place and passion. In 2011, the owners were joined by their son, Craig McNaught, who took over the reigns as winemaker. The latest revelation at Stony Brook has been the introduction of Tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their critically-acclaimed wines, Ovidius.
