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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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Century Farm Winery

Century Farm Winery

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Along with the vineyard, visitors to the Century Farm Winery in Jackson, Tennessee, can see what real-life West Tennessee farming looks like, including rows of cotton and corn.

Century Farm Winery was founded by Jo and Carl O’Cain and is now operated by Jo’s son, Bart Horton. This fully functioning farm has been growing a full gamut of horticultural crops since Jo’s family started farming the land over 150 years ago.

Originally the Spivey Farm, the winery’s name comes from its designation as a “Tennessee Century Farm” by the Center for Historic Preservation.

Bart makes a wide variety of award-winning wines from native grapes and fruit wines, including strawberry, pear, blueberry, concord, apple, cranberry, elderberry, and plum, along with a specialty 20% abv chocolate dessert wine.

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Black Star Farms

Black Star Farms

Friday, September 16, 2011

Black Star Farms is a premier winery and estate nestled in the heart of northern Michigan’s Traverse Wine Coast.

In 1998 founding partners Kerm Campbell and Donald Coe began the transformation of an 120-acre equestrian facility into a world class winery and agri-tourism destination, capturing the essence of the surrounding land and lakeshore. The property was named Black Star Farms after the stylized star in the marble foyer of the estate house.

“As farmers, we draw our livelihood from the fertile Michigan soil, embracing the challenges and rewards of growing premium grapes in this unique region. As winemakers, we’re privileged to capture the essence of our vineyards in every bottle, offering a distinct taste of northwest Michigan’s terroir.

“With their breathtaking landscapes, pristine waters, and ideal grape-growing conditions, the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas are more than just our home—they’re where we find inspiration every day.”

Michigan native Lee Lutes has been the head winemaker at Black Star Farms since its founding in 1998.

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