Sweet 16 For Wintergreen WInery! : 4.26.09

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Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 NCL Magazine : Kids play in the Rockfish River Saturday afternoon at Wintergreen Winery's 16th Anniversary Celebration. Click on any photo for larger view.
Photos By Tommy Stafford : ©2009 NCL Magazine : Kids play in the Rockfish River Saturday afternoon at Wintergreen Winery's 16th Anniversary Celebration. Click on any photo for larger view.

Beech Grove/Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
The day was absolutely gorgeous as Wintergreen Winery celebrated 16 years in business here in Nelson County, Virginia. Temperatures hovered in the low and mid 90’s all afternoon. Kids got the chance to play in the Rockfish River that borders the winery property while their parents enjoyed some of the latest wines.

This group of women from Richmond toast to 16 great years at Wintergreen Winery!
This group of women from Richmond toast to 16 great years at Wintergreen Winery!

“We’ve done a lot of work since those early days after we bought the winery 10 years ago,” says co-owner and winemaker, Jeff Stone. He and wife Tamara bought the now 16 year old winery a decade ago and have been constantly improving the grounds ever since. “When Tam and I first got here there was no bank along the river where people could easily enjoy a stroll or just sitting on the rocks and dipping your feet in on a hot day. We’ve worked hard to make it a beautiful part of the total experience here at Wintergreen Winery,” Jeff continues.

Jacob Allen (left) and Friends entertained the crowd all day long from 11 AM until 6 Saturday night. Here Jeff steps in and plays along for a bit until Daniel Dennis steps in.
Jacob Allen (left) and Friends entertained the crowd all day long from 11 AM until 6 Saturday night. Here Jeff steps in and plays along for a bit until Daniel Dennis steps in.
And play along he did, local Nelsonian, Daniel Dennis played with Jacob for most of the late afternoon.
And play along he did, local Nelsonian, Daniel Dennis played with Jacob for most of the late afternoon.

Jeff & Tam purchased the winery from then owners, Mike and Kathy Riddick. Since then a new event facility has been added. Recently RHOP held it’s Spring Garden Party Fundraiser there. The newest addition to the winery property will be totally finished later this year.

These two enjoy a lazy afternoon by the river with fantastic wines and cheese!
These two enjoy a lazy afternoon by the river with fantastic wines and cheese!
Yea, it's not just for the people. This fellow agrees it was pretty hot Saturday!
Yea, it's not just for the people. This fellow agrees it was pretty hot Saturday!
Co-owner, Tam Stone chats with Yvette and Adam along the bank of the river.
Co-owner, Tam Stone chats with Yvette and Adam along the bank of the river.
Local photographer, Tom Dennis, takes a stroll with his K-9 friend.
Local photographer, Tom Dennis, takes a stroll with his K-9 friend.
Though not 16 just yet, daughter, Alanna Stone, celebrates with a skip across the rocks in the Rockfish!
Though not 16 just yet, daughter, Alanna Stone, celebrates with a skip across the rocks in the Rockfish!

Happy Anniversary Wintergreen Winery and here’s to 16 more!!

1 COMMENT

  1. Jeff & Tam – Congrats on your 16th birthday! Debbie and I wish we were able to come up and visit but we got the gambling itch and headed to Atlantic City. Hope to see you soon and we continue to enjoy your wonderful wine!

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