Stephen Ross
In the summer of 1994, Stephen Dooley established a small wine company, Stephen Ross, in San Luis Obispo, California which lies in the heart of the Edna Valley, a designated American Viticultural Area (AVA). Home to several well-known vineyards, the Edna Valley exemplifies the characteristic microclimate and geologic feature, which is the hallmark of the central coast: An east-west valley, which mitigates its temperate climate with cooling, ocean-borne breezes. This provides a long growing season ideal for the development of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
For winemaker Stephen Ross Dooley, making Stephen Ross wines is an act of passion. A friendly and engaging man, Steve is a firm believer in a hands-on approach in order to maintain the highest quality possible. At the same time he believes in the winemaking axiom of the late Andre Tchelistcheff: Wine makes itself and the winemaker is simply the caretaker.
Given Dooley's penchant for and love of gardening, he also believes in the French proverb that the wine is made in the vineyard. Consequently, Dooley is currently producing wines from grapes grown at prestigious vineyards such as Edna Ranch, Bien Nacido and Monte Rosso.
Stephen Ross wines reflect the passion of winemaker Stephen Dooley.
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| we | 92 |
| ws | 87 |
This wine was grown at two sites in the Edna Valley, which are southwest facing and consist of clay loam soils mixed with small white calcareous stones. It is brilliant straw-yellow in color with a pronounced and aromatic nose – a mix of crusty baguette, mango, apple and vanilla. The ... more
BN#428315
Price:$25.00 $22.50 Save $2.50 (10%) SKUTED-T06840-08 |  |
| we | 90 |
Classic Burgundian winemaking techniques were used in making this wine: grapes with bright acidity, barrel
fermented, full malolactic fermentation, and sur lie aging for nine months. The wine is brilliant in appearance,
yellow straw in color. It has pronounced aromas which are reminiscent of hazelnuts, ripe apples, tropical fruit such ... more
BN#433580
Price:$37.00 $33.30 Save $3.70 (10%) SKUTED-T06841-08 | |
This is a deeply colored, aromatic and rich Pinot Noir. The aromas are reminiscent of black cherries, plums, savory herbs and spicy clove; it is a medium to full bodied wine with complex Pinot Noir flavors and fine tannins. more
BN#437762
Price:$32.00 $28.80 Save $3.20 (10%) SKUTED-T06842-08 | |
| ws | 91 |
Stone Corral is our estate vineyard, located in the southeastern portion of the Edna Valley. It was planted in 2001 and is unique for its well-drained sandy loam soil. This pinot noir is our flagship wine. more
BN#437766
Price:$67.00 $60.30 Save $6.70 (10%) SKUTED-T06849-05 | |
Winemaking style focuses on balance, fruit flavors, moderate French oak, and a ripe but restrained alcohol level. This is a brilliant, dark ruby and garnet-colored Zinfandel with floral notes, cranberry-raspberry fruit aromas, accented by caramel, black pepper, cloves, and pleasant oak spice notes. It is rich and robust with moderate ... more
BN#428006
Price:$35.00 $31.50 Save $3.50 (10%) SKUTED-T06846-06 | |
The delicate garnet color of this wine belies its intensity and complexity. It has an array of pretty aromas attributed to blending several vineyards from the South Central Coast. The nose presents notes of rose petals, cranberry, raspberry, cocoa, light cedar and cardamom; the textures are silky with fine tannins ... more
BN#291926
Price:$25.00 $22.50 Save $2.50 (10%) SKUTED-T068430-08 | |
BN#456293
Price:$42.00 $37.80 Save $4.20 (10%) SKUTED-T068704-05 | |
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.