“The grapes undergo cold pressing, followed by an overnight clarification process. The clarified juice is then racked and fermented, resulting in a sparkling wine. In several months, the wine will be bottled using the traditional method, French method, or champagne style,” said Wilson Cooke, the operations manager.
According to Beachaven Vineyards & Winery they have been making wines for over 35 years, but the family has been making wine in Tennessee with Tennessee-grown fruit for over five decades across three generations.
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery hand harvested their Seyval Blanc grapes on August 2, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
In the late 1960s, Judge Beach began winemaking as a hobby, even planting his own vineyard. In 1970, Beach entered the Knoxville World’s Fair amateur wine-making competition, winning a gold medal for his champagne and adding fuel to the fire. Officially licensed in 1986, Beachaven was only the 11th winery in the state and is now the second oldest winery among a current field quickly approaching 100.
