Citrus peel and steely minerality give way to stone fruit with a hint of caramel on the nose. The palate is plush and concentrated, showing bright passion fruit and pear. Brisk acidity and a generous, savoury finish. Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years from vintage. A great pairing for creamy, pasta dishes.
Ghost Gum White is our flagship white wine, made up entirely of Chardonnay from two unique vineyards on Stony Brook. 100% barrel-fermented in 40% new French oak barriques and matured for 12 months, this wine is supremely focused, highlighting the brightness of Chardonnay grown in Franschhoek’s Bo-Hoek valley. The early picking dates of the grapes ensure lovely acidity and ageing potential.
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.
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.
