In 1997, Cara & Larry Stauffer established Native Stone Vineyards, Inc. and planted their first acre of Norton vines. Today, Native Stone has seven acres of Norton vines. Sample Native Stone's Dry Red Wine for a taste of Norton's rich, spicy character that is similar in style to a Cabernet or Red Zinfandel.

Our vineyards are also home to several hybrid grapes:

"Chardonnel" is a cross of the famed Chardonnay grape with the popular native "Seyval". It is usually barrel fermented and produces a very dry, full bodied white wine. Try the Native Stone Dry White Wine for a taste of this exciting new hybrid.

"Chambourcin" produces a medium bodied red wine with a fruity aroma and spicy cherry complexities. It will be used to produce a Beaujolais style red wine for Native Stone.

"Traminette" is a promising new hybrid resulting in delicate white wines like Native Stone's Semi-Dry White.

Our latest planting is "Catawba", a delicious pink grape used in the production of sweet blush wines. To sample its fruity bouquet, try the Native Stone Blush Wine.

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