In August 2012, one vintner’s dreams became reality when Pepper’s Ridge Winery opened its doors. When owner, Kevin DeWeese, decided to turn his hobby into a business. He decided to make it a family business by honoring his father and grandfather whom were both nicknamed “Pepper.” Pepper’s Ridge specializes in fruit wines; including flavors like Bird Dog Blues, a berry blend and Knob Hill Quencher, another blend of grapes and berries. Pepper’s Ridge takes pride in supporting other local businesses and purchases most fruit locally; for instance, all the peaches for the Lakeview Peach come from Lakeview Orchard which it is named after.