Stone Edge Farm

Nicholas Carriger brought his family to Sonoma from Missouri in 1847. He purchased a 1,000-acre parcel a few miles west of the same plaza where the California Republic was born. Choosing his land both for its beauty and its well-drained soils, Carriger would become the first American to grow wine grapes in Sonoma Valley.

On a spring morning 148 years later, Leslie and Mac McQuown walked onto Carriger’s former property. They spoke with one v...

To capture all the complexity of our vineyards, we farm our land with close attention to the myriad details that contribute to flavors in the ripening grape.

We have found that the most intensely flavored grapes come from vines whose size and vigor are naturally limited to producing very small clusters. Our three vineyards—Stone Edge, Mount Pisgah, and Silver Cloud—share ideal conditions for growing such vines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon...

Our winemaking is informed by classic European traditions. We seek deep color, a rich, sweet palate impression, and complex aromas and flavors that marry grape and oak nuances. We make balanced wines that are delightful to drink young and that gain nuance and softness with age.

From each vintage, we produce two Bordeaux-style estate-grown wines, Stone Edge Farm Cabernet Sauvignon and Surround Red Bordeaux Blend.