Stone Cellars Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled barbecue ribs, pepperoni pizza, or roasted pork tenderloin
✨ Technical Specifications
Stone Cellars by Beringer pays homage to the historic, hand-chiseled stone cellars completed in 1880 at the Beringer estate in St. Helena. Originally conceived to deliver approachable, fruit-forward expressions of classic California varietals, this Zinfandel captures the sunny, warm-climate character of California's grape-growing regions. Crafted primarily from Zinfandel grapes sourced from select vineyards across the state, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit character, followed by brief aging on oak to add subtle structure. It delivers classic notes of jammy blackberry, dark cherry, and a hint of cracked black pepper, embodying an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing style that honors Beringer's deep California roots.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by German immigrant brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the historic distinction of being the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. Anchored in St. Helena, the estate spans prime viticultural land across northern California, drawing fruit from well-draining alluvial fans, volcanic benchlands, and cooler southern AVA pockets such as Oak Knoll and Carneros. Across its celebrated white wine portfolio, Beringer emphasizes balance, varietal purity, and stylistic diversity—from the mineral-driven tension of the Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs to the layered, barrel-fermented opulence of its Private Reserve and Luminus Chardonnays. Viticulture focuses rigorously on third-party certified sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and soil health across all estate vineyards. By bridging time-honored European cellar traditions with modern precision vinification, Beringer maintains an internationally revered benchmark status in contemporary California winemaking.