Having traveled extensively throughout Europe, John and Stephanie were enchanted with the rich, vibrant vineyards of Tuscany and artistry of wines in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Why, they asked, couldn’t a little bit of Tuscany be made to flourish right here on the Maine coast? After purchasing the property nearly a decade ago, they worked through their first winter to clear and prepare the then-overgrown fields for their first plantings of vines. The Clapp’s first harvests and vintages came shortly thereafter, as did the conversion of the beautiful old barn into a gift and wine shop. After nearly 10 years of hard but rewarding work, the husband and wife team were ready for a rest. With the purchase of the Vineyard from them in February of 2007, we proudly took on the stewardship of a successful winery and piece of history.