Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. After ten years of phenomenal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from hybrid grapes. In 2005, more than 110,000 people are expected to visit the winery, its extensive tasting room, and gift shop. With an overall production of over 50,000 cases, Lakeridge wines are sold at the winery and selected wine shops. Vintage-dated varietals from hybrids such as Stover, Suwannee and Blanc Du Bois are produced and marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes. Wines are sold under the Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve brands. Together, these labels have won more than 300 awards for excellence in winemaking.

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. The seventy seven acre estate vineyard consist of Florida hybrid bunch grapes as well as varieties of Muscadines including Noble, Carlos, and Welder. Extensive research continues to be done in the vineyard, and Lakeridge is now regarded by Florida's Department of Agriculture as the premier viticultural development site within the state.