Stanburn Vineyard began with 2.5 acres of Chardonnay by planting approximately 1250 vines, and 4 acres of Cabernet Franc with about 2050 vines. In 2004, they planted 2.5 acres of Traminette with almost 1300 vines. This yields between 40-50 tons of grapes each year, depending on needs and Mother Nature. She can be fickle!
Their son, David Stanley, became more involved in the day to day operations after moving back to Patrick County in 2005. Along with him came his wife, Tabatha, and both of their children. All four of them are in the vineyard during the growing season with various duties. Most evenings in the spring through fall seasons, you will find 6-8 of them in the vineyard pruning, leaf pulling, thinning, spraying, mowing, and everything else that needs to be done.
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