Native Stone Vineyard, Inc.
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Discover... Native Stone Winery, Bull Rock Brewery, Native Stone Restaurant, Native Stone Vineyards, Bull Rock Historic Site and Native Stone's Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail. Enjoy... Handcrafted wines, freshly brewed beers, a unique dining menu & gift shop & live music every Saturday.
Native Stone Owned and operated by Cara and Larry Stauffer, Native Stone is a 300 acre estate located on the Lewis & Clark Trail, nine miles northwest of Jefferson City on Highway 179. Native Stone is named in honor of an award-winning play, written by Jim Steerman, based on the lives of the Stauffer family's ancestors. Native Stone Vineyard Over 6,000 vines of Catawba, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Frontenac, Norton, and Traminette grapes grow in Native Stone's Vineyards and are used to produce all of Native Stone's wines on site, in our state-of-the-art production facility. Native Stone Winery Native Stone Captains' Red – These Chambourcin grapes were harvested by hand from our Lakeside Vineyard, then blended to perfection with Norton and Catawba. Like the Co-Captains of the Expedition, the unique strengths and character of each blended together, make for a striking combination. This courageous blend is our tribute to Co-Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Captain's Red is as unique as its blend… distinctly American. Native Stone Estate Bottled Chambourcin – These Chambourcin grapes were harvested by hand from our Lakeside Vineyard. Like the sails of the Corps' boats, this wine was influenced by light winds coming off the water. It's a moist gentle breeze carrying fresh fruity scents from the vineyard, with just enough strength to fill your sails…a fascinating journey of vivid color and intense flavor. Native Stone Estate Bottled Chardonel – These Chardonel grapes were harvested by hand from our Haint Vineyard. Aged in Missouri Oak, this premium dry white wine is as elusive as the “Manitou” this vineyard is named for. Not what it seems… this apparition's brilliant reflection and airy demeanor mask its complex character and full ripe body. Native Stone Estate Bottled Norton – These Norton grapes were harvested by hand from our Barrows Bluff Vineyard. Aged in Missouri Oak, this premium wine shares many of Lewis & Clark's attributes: bold character, robust energy, powerful strength and fearless endurance. You'll be delighted to discover spicy, chocolate, cherry overtones hidden in the folds of its velvet finish. Native Stone Norton Port – These Norton grapes were harvested by hand from our Mohler Ridge Vineyard. Womanly soft, bravely sweet and as fearless as the only woman to join the Corps on their quest, this robust port won't back down from any challenge… our tribute to Sacagawea. Aged in Missouri Oak, and reinforced with distilled grapes, it offers a daring finish to any fine meal.
Bull Rock Brewery Brewer Curt Barrows handcrafts Bull Rock beers one at a time in 60 gallon batches. Select roasted grains are ground on site for the freshest beer you've ever tasted. With four different styles on tap, you'll have a tough time choosing… but you're bound to discover a new favorite. Plan on taking a half gallon growler home with you… or if your friends find out…
Proudly housing Native Stone's tasting-room, restaurant and gift shop is a newly renovated farmhouse that dates to the 1800's. There you may enjoy Native Stone Wines and hand-crafted Bull Rock Beer with a delicious selection from our health conscious menu. Choose from handmade oven stone pizzas, fresh garden salads and our chef's daily “special preparation”. Or enjoy an outdoor picnic with one of our cheese baskets, a warm loaf of focaccia bread with grape seed dipping oil, or some Native Stone Caviar salsa. With seating for over a hundred outdoors, you may comfortably lounge on our covered deck and sunny patios or sit fireside and catch the game on T.V. indoors, where we can seat up to 60 in our beautiful new addition. Saturdays, enjoy the music of one of our talented local bands. Call (573) 584-8600 for a schedule.
Native Stone's Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail On June 5, 1804, Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery passed through this area and noted in their journals a projecting rock with a “Manitou” figure painted on it. That rock was later dubbed “Bull Rock” by the Missouri riverboat captain's and is found on the river-side of Native Stone. In celebration of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, Native Stone has opened Bull Rock Historic Site to the public. A one mile hiking trail was constructed to access the site, complete with signage chronicling the Corps of Discovery's trip through Missouri. Native Stone's Lewis and Clark Hiking Trail is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours are available for school groups, scouts, and other large groups by calling (573) 584-8600 for reservations. Guided Tours & Private Parties Please call ahead to schedule private parties or guided tours of the winery, microbrewery & vineyards at (573) 584-8600 or fax requests to (573) 584-9752. Directions From Jefferson City, take Hwy 50 to Hwy 179 exit, travel northwest nine miles on Hwy 179, cross Meadow Creek and look right. Call (573) 584-8600.
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