Philosophy

Mountain Cuvée honors the style and balance of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Sonoma County and pays homage to Bordeaux blends from France. We source vineyards from quality vineyards up against the Mayacamas Mountain range to create balance in the wine, fruit, tannin and acid, choosing plots that exhibit the style we seek. For Merlot, we want grapes that ripen well and have an expressive personality and consistency. Then we find Cabernet Sauvignon which provides a darkness to the wine – we source some of the fruit from Rhinefarm. Primarily, we use only two growers within 2 miles of our estate to create the Cuvée, or blend, controlling how the vineyard is farmed. This method allows us to get to know the vineyard and find the best way to approach it. During the winemaking process, we blend vineyard blocks together, evaluate and then create an oak program to place the finishing touches on the wine.

We call this managing the wine from dirt to bottle.

Top-rated scores over the past vintages:

• 2019, 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
• 2018, Four plus star rating on Vivino
• 2017, 93 Points Anthony Dias Blue

Driven by a passion for innovation and a deep respect for tradition, Stardust Cellars has embarked on a journey to craft exceptional mead. By harnessing their expertise in winemaking and combining it with the age-old techniques of mead production, they have created a unique range of meads that captivate the senses and transport drinkers to a realm of indulgence.