The Stanton family has been growing and selling grapes in the Napa Valley since 1947, when Jesse Stanton purchased his first parcel, a 100-acre vineyard in Yountville. Now, more than 50 years later, his grandson, Doug Stanton, along with Doug’s father, John, continue to personally cultivate and tend their three Napa Valley vineyards: one in Oakville and two in St. Helena – all in renowned viticulture centers. They currently grow seven different red-wine varieties, which include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre.

Stanton Vineyards remains, and will remain, a boutique winery, producing about 800 cases total (625 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 180 cases of Petite Sirah) under their Stanton Vineyard label. This small production, which accounts for less than 7% of the grapes grown on their properties, allows them to focus on producing both grapes and wine of great character. Because, as Doug, his father John, and grandfather Jesse all agree, the grapes and the soil come first.