Maggie May Vineyard

Maggie May is a property that was first farmed by Margaret May and Harold Green, Julie's parents, who purchased the raw land under the Veterans Land Act in 1949. It is where Julie was born and raised and is where Margaret- for whom the vineyard is named- still resides. Lanny first planted the land with some curiously named Russian vinifera in 1984.

Just down the road from the Home Vineyard, Maggie May has two benches separated by a curved terrace. It faces the west with a slightly southern slope and is protected from the north wind by a slight rise in the land. This tends to be a warmer site because of its wind protection and the curvature of the valley. This, coupled with a slight bowling effect, creates extra warmth that the vines appreciate.

Soil Profile: Maggie May’s soil is highly variable, somewhat gravelly, mixed with a slightly heavy loam in certain parts. It has excellent drainage due to the gravelly soil and its western face ensures long afternoon sun exposure for the berries. The Pinot Gris block of the Maggie May Vineyard has consistently produced high quality fruit for many years.

Key Varietals: Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon (not currently produced at Stoneboat Vineyards)