From his humble beginnings on a Michigan farm, Saul Levine became an FM radio pioneer in 1959 launching Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters in Southern California. Levine’s radio success helped him get back to his roots, and with his wife Anita he started Cobblestone Vineyards. For over 30 years Cobblestone only grew grapes for premium California wineries, until 2004 when the Levines released their own wines under the Cobblestone label. These limited production, single-vineyard wines have since received consistent acclaim from the top critics and publications, and are featured at many of the nation’s premier restaurants and wine shops.

The first Cobblestone estate began in 1971 in what has become the Arroyo Seco appellation in central Monterey County. This 50-acre property, planted exclusively to Chardonnay, is where our wine got its name. The soil is densely packed with cobblestones (known locally as ‘Greenfield Potatoes’), which have a positive effect on drainage and temperature.

In 1997 the Levines discovered what would be their second estate vineyard high in the Atlas Peak appellation along Napa Valley’s east ridge. With the help of a little dynamite, this rocky mountaintop property was planted to multiple Cabernet clones and other Bordeaux varietals, and became the breathtaking birthplace of Cobblestone Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cobblestone wines are crafted at the beautiful Terra Valentine winery by Sam Baxter. Sam shares the Cobblestone philosophy of showcasing true varietal characteristics and the vineyards’ unique and expressive terroir without unnecessary interference.

Winery Data

Winery Location: Napa, CA

Winemaker: Sam Baxter

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

Case Production: TBD

Fact Sheets

Chardonnay 2007

Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004