WINES WITH PERSONALITY

In 2004 the orchard’s age required replacing the trees or trying something new.

We grew hay for several years to add nitrogen back to the soil, as the dream of owning a vineyard and winery began to take shape.

Nothing worthwhile is easy, and we had plenty of challenges along the way. We planted our first block of Pinot Noir in 2012.

Broken Boulder Vineyard was named for the enormous basalt boulders that graced our fields, courtesy of Mt. Hood thousands of years ago. These huge rocks hid just under the surface to make straight lines for trellis and irrigation systems impossible.

We weren’t about to give up, so we hired an excavator to pull them from the soil. Piles of these boulders are at the end of every vineyard block.

We’re often asked about our winery name’s origin. Obviously, the “Stone” in Stave & Stone comes from the vineyard boulders. “Stave” is more complicated; the first thing to know is that our family name, Fletcher, means arrow maker. “Stave” therefore has an irresistible double definition, as it refers to a rib of a wine barrel and it can also mean an archery bow.

Our Crazy Old Apple Tree

This Gravenstein is the last orchard apple tree standing on our farm. It symbolizes five generations of Fletchers, a touchstone of the legacy that began with apples and pears.

The orchard has been transitioning into a vineyard for a while now, but we’re keeping this ancient fellow. It is so old, that it is nearly hollowed out inside, yet it still manages to produce blossoms and fruit every year.