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Wyldewood Cellars

Monday, April 15, 2013

From a Family Farm to the World Stage of Wine
Founded in 1995, Wyldewood Cellars began as a heartfelt mission to make the family farm profitable — and evolved into an internationally recognized winery with over 600 international awards and titles to our name by 2022.

This family-owned venture was started by Dr. John Brewer, his wife Beth, and his sister Merry Bauman. What began as a passion project rooted in science, agriculture, and nostalgia has grown into one of the Midwest’s most awarded wineries.

Leading the Elderberry Movement
Our journey began with the wild elderberries that grew abundantly on our mother’s ranch in Eastern Kansas. In 1988, even before the winery opened its doors, we began cultivating elderberries commercially. What some called a “noxious weed,” we saw as a goldmine of potential.

In collaboration with Kansas State University, University of Missouri, and local farmers, we pioneered elderberry farming as a sustainable, alternative cash crop. Our efforts culminated in hosting the first International Symposium on Elderberries in 2013, and the development of four new elderberry varieties — including Marge, the first successful cross between European and American plants.

Hardy, productive, and suitable for machine harvesting, Marge is paving the way for large-scale elderberry production in the U.S.

Science Meets Craft
With two professional wine judges and winemakers on staff — Dr. John Brewer and his nephew Shawn Ramos — we blend scientific precision with creative flair. John’s background in science and winemaking laid the foundation for quality, consistency, and innovation in every bottle.

A Taste of Wyldewood
The best part of visiting our winery? Free wine tastings — every day during regular business hours. No appointment needed, just come in and sip! You’re guaranteed to find something that suits your palate, whether you love sweet, dry, fruity, or bold.

Wyldewood Cellars — From the Farm to You
From our family roots to your glass, every bottle tells a story of passion, perseverance, and purpose. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia, the novelty, or just a really great glass of wine — welcome to Wyldewood.

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Chocolate Shop Wine

Friday, January 18, 2013

Chocolate Shop, the ultimate “Chocolate-Lover’s Wine,” is a deep, ruby-red wine blended with rich, velvety chocolate. Chocolate Shop provides you with a romantic, indulgent wine experience like no other.

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Volcano Winery

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Aloha! Wine tasting in Paradise is just a sip away at Volcano Winery. We’ve been creating unique wine and fruit blends on the southern slope of Mauna Loa Volcano on the Big Island since 1986, making us the United States’ southernmost winery.

We gather local tropical fruits like the yellow guava and the jaboticaba berry and blend them with traditional wine grapes to create local wines inspired by volcanic fire and the bounty of the island. Our location near the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lets us make vibrant wine that captures the playful spirit of Hawaiian paradise — and our relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.

In fact, our fruit -blended wines were so unique that the federal government (BATF) had to come up with new category designations to classify them!

We’ve seen many changes in our 25+ years, but the commitment to produce special, award-winning wines made with Aloha has always remained in our hearts.

If you plan on visiting the winery, you can enjoy a tasting with one of our fun and knowledgeable staff members and even drink wine by the glass out in the picnic area. Come relax and sip into “Hawaiian time.”

We’re open every day except for Christmas, from 10 to 5:30. Aloha!

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Linganore Winecellars

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

In 1972, amidst rolling hills, dairy cows, and cornfields, a small vineyard was planted in the fertile soils of an old dairy farm. That one small vineyard has proudly become Linganore Winecellars. Now operated by the founder’s children, we welcome you to share in our growing family tradition.

Linganore Winecellars cordially invites you to partake in an enjoyable and relaxed afternoon tasting our award-winning wines produced by our fertile soils, abundant sunshine, and skilled winemakers.

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Finnriver Farm & Cidery

Friday, March 16, 2012

Finnriver Farm and Cidery produces award-winning hard ciders and dessert wines on a small, remote organic farm, orchard, and craft cidery on the Olympic Peninsula.

Located along a salmon stream in the Chimacum Valley, we’ve been honored to be at the forefront of the Pacific Northwest hard cider revival and to craft ciders that recognize hard cider traditions from around the world while also offering fresh perspectives on the fermented apple.

We grow and source organic, wild-harvested, and seasonal ingredients, and since our founding in 2008, multiple branches of the Finnriver family tree have sprouted:

Finnriver Farm & Cidery grows, sources, and ferments organic apples & pears into a line of farmcrafted hard ciders and fruit wines.
Chimacum Valley Grainery grows and mills organic grains and produces local flours, pastas, and baked goods.
And Stellar J Farms, located at the original home farm, grows organic fruit and veggies.

Finnriver’s farm and orchard are certified organic and Salmon Safe, and the cidery is a Certified B Corporation. Welcome!

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Peninsula Cellars

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Peninsula Cellars is a family-run winery founded by the Kroupas, a pioneer family of northern Michigan cherry farmers. The winery and their centennial farm, where they grow millions of pounds of apples and cherries every year is located on the Old Mission Peninsula just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The peninsula juts out into Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. This gives the region its distinct microclimate that makes it perfect for growing high-quality orchard fruit and wine grapes.

“Our philosophy toward winemaking has always been very minimalistic, allowing the regional expression of the fruit to come through. The sun, the rain, the wind, and the soil, all under the watchful eye of the grower, are what make our wines so good.” – The Kroupas

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Latah Creek Wine Cellars

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Latah Creek Wine Cellars (click for video) is a family-owned Washington winery that has quietly built one of the most consistent and approachable portfolios in the region since its founding in 1982. At a time when Washington wine was still emerging, founders Mike and Ellena Conway set out to craft wines rooted in balance, complexity, and everyday enjoyment—and more than four decades later, that philosophy still defines every bottle they produce.

Today, Latah Creek remains a true family operation, with second-generation winemaker Natalie Conway carrying the tradition forward while introducing fresh ideas.

While the winery is widely recognized for its Merlot, its most popular offerings lean toward highly drinkable, fruit-forward wines like Pinot Gris, Riesling, and the locally beloved Huckleberry d’Latah. The portfolio spans dry and sweet styles, making it especially appealing to both traditional wine drinkers and those newer to wine or exploring fruit-driven profiles.

Beyond the wines themselves, Latah Creek stands out for its welcoming, unpretentious approach. Their goal has always been simple: create wines that pair beautifully with food, but are just as enjoyable on their own—and keep them priced so they can be part of everyday life, not just special occasions.

Latah Creek represents exactly what makes smaller, family-run wineries worth discovering: consistency, character, and wines designed to be enjoyed, not overthought.

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Montezuma Winery

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

In 1999, the Martins took their first official step into beverage production with Martin’s Honey Farm & Meadery in Sterling, New York. Operating out of their garage, they produced honey alongside fruit wines and meads. Interest grew quickly, and within just a few years, it became clear that the business had outgrown its original home.

That turning point came in 2001 with the opening of Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls, a move that would define the family’s future. Located near the northern end of Cayuga Lake in the celebrated Finger Lakes wine region, the winery became the heart of the Martin family’s operations. Moving into the Finger Lakes also marked an important evolution in winemaking. In addition to fruit and honey wines, the Martins began partnering with local growers to work with vinifera, native, and hybrid grape varieties. Montezuma Winery quickly earned a reputation for being a place where experimentation and tradition comfortably coexist.

As Montezuma Winery flourished, the family continued to explore new ideas. In 2007, they launched Hidden Marsh Distillery, becoming early advocates for craft distilling in New York State. At the time, only a handful of distilleries operated statewide, and the Martins actively supported legislative changes that made small-scale distilling possible. After the laws changed, they acquired a custom-built German pot still—one of the first in the Finger Lakes—and expanded their offerings to include spirits.

Growth continued to follow the family’s personal connections to place. In 2010, they opened a Montezuma Winery tasting room in Old Forge, inspired by generations of family trips to the Adirondacks through Ginny Martin’s family. In 2013, they introduced Idol Ridge Winery, perched high above Seneca Lake with sweeping views and a lodge-style tasting room handcrafted by Ed Martin. Idol Ridge brought a new brand and a distinct expression of grape wines to complement Montezuma’s lineup.

In the years that followed, the Martins added distilleries, new tasting rooms, and their first estate vineyard, while continuing to innovate and grow, but Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls has remained the foundation—the place where a beekeeping family became a defining part of the Finger Lakes wine region.

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Maydelle Country Wines

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Using products available from Texas soil, each batch of fruit wine here at Maydelle is kept small. Most of our wines are produced in less than 300-gallon batches, keeping creation on the small scale, allowing what really matters to shine through: the fruit.

Instead of stomping on the same old grapes, we go out on a limb, creating wines that are pleasant to drink and downright FUN.

Maydelle wines made from lemon and lime have become our trademark, but you’d be hard pressed to find a fruit we don’t like. We also produce blackberry, elderberry, peach, and many more fruit and specialty wines.

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Fabbioli Cellars

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Fabbioli Cellars, owned by Doug Fabbioli and Colleen Berg, is the result of a dream more than 30 years in the making. After moving to California in 1987 with hopes of finding land to grow grapes, the couple discovered that turning that dream into reality was more challenging than expected. In 1997, they returned to the East Coast, bringing with them valuable knowledge, skills, and confidence gained from their time out West.

In early 2000, Colleen discovered a 25-acre parcel in Lucketts, just north of Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia. The land proved ideal. By 2001, they began planting vineyards and building their home, focusing primarily on Merlot, with Petit Verdot for blending.

Doug’s passion for winemaking traces back to his grandfather, Leone Fabbioli, who crafted wine in his basement in the 1940s and ’50s with meticulous care and respect for quality fruit. Today, Doug carries on those traditions, combining hands-on attention with modern techniques to produce balanced, expressive wines.

Supported by a close-knit network of family, friends, employees, and volunteers, the winery thrives on shared effort—from vineyard work to bottling and tasting room service. United by a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, the Fabbioli team continues to grow while showcasing the best of Loudoun County’s rural character.

Visitors are always welcome in the tasting room to experience the wines and the story behind them.

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