CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Tennessee, has been crafting award-winning wines made with Tennessee fruit for nearly 40 years.
“For me, it’s just nice to know that we’re part of the fabric of the community,” said Wilson Cooke, third-generation owner of Beachaven.
Cooke said he has been a part of Beachaven for as long as he can remember — the passion for winemaking traces back to his grandfather, Judge William O. Beach. Beach was a Clarksville native and lifelong Montgomery County resident who went on to serve as a a lawyer, judge and even Montgomery County mayor.
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As a wine enthusiast, Beach began making his own wine and champagne as a hobby in the late 1960s, even planting his own vineyard. When his product began racking up awards, Beach purchased the property where Beachaven still sits today, and opened its doors in 1986…