A comprehensive tasting led by James Suckling and Brian Freedman spotlighted the remarkable progress of New York Cabernet Franc, evaluating 132 wines from across the state and revealing a clear shift toward freshness, balance, and terroir expression. We’re proud that our Magdalena Vineyard Cabernet Franc was recognized among the top-scoring wines, an affirmation of the thoughtful, restrained approach shaping the next chapter of New York Cabernet Franc.
Hello from the other side…
For us, every time we arrive at Standing Stone, the same thing happens: we exhale. We stop, look out across the vineyard and the lake, and say, “my god, it's beautiful.” Then, we walk into the tasting room and pour wines that somehow carry that same beauty. That...