Stone Griffon Vineyard

Stone Griffon Vineyard is the result of the passion and vision of winemaker and vineyard manager Terry McIntyre. The vineyard was planted in 2006, and more vines added in successive years. Our own estate-grown wines are Tempranillo, Riesling and several clones of Pinot Noir. After settling in Carlton, Carol started her law practice in McMinnville. They originally had fallow deer on the property, later moving in cows, not knowing that the livestock was preparing the soil and fertilizing their future vineyard. While building a local winery, Terry had the opportunity to rescue 550 Tempranillo plants from the compost pile and decided to clear the field and prepare the site for the first vines. While building their own label and anticipating that first harvest, Terry and Carol purchased fruit from Spofford Station in the Walla Walla AVA, producing Merlot and Syrah. The first official release of the Stone Griffon label was the 2008 Merlot, and the 2012 Carol Jean Estate Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2012 Tempranillo were the first releases off of the estate. Every wine received rave reviews and they knew they were on their way to something special.