Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery
Stone Pillar Vinyard & Winery - 2013
About
Wine Tasting Available during business hours. We invite you to stop in and enjoy a wine flight from our award winning wine selection in our 900 sq. ft. tasting room. It is equipped with a 20 ft. custom built bar, handicap accessible restroom, and 50 inch HD flat screen TV with satellite. Summer weekends try one of our refreshing wine slushies. Select wines available for purchase by the glass.
Location Description
Located 20 minutes southwest of Kansas City in Olathe.
Features
- We produce 20+ Kansas grown wines for everyone from beginner to expert we've got wine for you!
Additional Information
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Average Bottle Price
$ 18.00
History
Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery, Johnson County’s original farm winery and is owned and operated by the Hoff Family who has farmed this land since before the Civil War. George and Brandi Hoff were inspired to begin a vineyard and winery of their own while on vacation in 2004. The luscious grain fields that surrounded the beautiful family owned vineyards and wineries that they saw while on a winery tour at Niagara on the Lake reminded them of the family farm in Kansas and the seed was planted.
Once home, George convinced farm owners Tom Sr. and his wife Marcie that a winery would be a great way to keep the small acreage farm productive as the city swallowed up nearby pastures and fields. The first vines were planted in 2007 and the winery opened for sales May 1, 2010. The family works closely with their own vines and their local growers to ensure a high quality hand-picked Kansas wine. The Hoff’s welcome you to visit during regular hours and to attend some of their many after-hours special events. Cheers!
Once home, George convinced farm owners Tom Sr. and his wife Marcie that a winery would be a great way to keep the small acreage farm productive as the city swallowed up nearby pastures and fields. The first vines were planted in 2007 and the winery opened for sales May 1, 2010. The family works closely with their own vines and their local growers to ensure a high quality hand-picked Kansas wine. The Hoff’s welcome you to visit during regular hours and to attend some of their many after-hours special events. Cheers!
The Team
GEORGE & BRANDI HOFF - Vintner and Event Coordinator:
In summer of 2004 George & Brandi took a vacation to Canada to see Niagara Falls. Following a disappointing rain out from a flight over the falls they set out on a charmingly chauffeured tour of a few local wineries. The clouds gave way to sun drenched fields of grain nestled alongside numerous vineyards. The real turning point beyond just a trip to a wine region for George was the real people in the winery, and the farming related aspects. From the first family winery to the last, the people were amazingly connected to each other, the land, community, and the winery; the large corporate entities had good wine yet lacked personability and charm. George followed the dream to be a winemaker, growing grapes on the family’s 150-year-old farm. After years of perseverance and family support George has brought a great local wine experience to his hometown.
In summer of 2004 George & Brandi took a vacation to Canada to see Niagara Falls. Following a disappointing rain out from a flight over the falls they set out on a charmingly chauffeured tour of a few local wineries. The clouds gave way to sun drenched fields of grain nestled alongside numerous vineyards. The real turning point beyond just a trip to a wine region for George was the real people in the winery, and the farming related aspects. From the first family winery to the last, the people were amazingly connected to each other, the land, community, and the winery; the large corporate entities had good wine yet lacked personability and charm. George followed the dream to be a winemaker, growing grapes on the family’s 150-year-old farm. After years of perseverance and family support George has brought a great local wine experience to his hometown.
Estate Vineyards / AVA
Planted in 2007, our vineyard rests on our historic fifth-generation family farm. Prior to the vineyard, it was cattle pasture for 100 years; preceding that, our family farmed a sheep nosed pear orchard around the turn of the century. We continue to carry on the 150-year old family tradition of sustainable agriculture on this farm, ensuring future generation’s healthy land.
