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Doug Flemer

President

As owner of Ingleside Vineyards since 1980 Doug has seen the Virginia Wine Industry grow from just a handful of wineries to the vibrant agri-tourism business it is today.  Ingleside owns and manages over 100 acres of vines and currently markets over 20 wines. 

Affiliations: Virginia's Finest Products, Virginia Wine Growers Advisory Board, American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV/ES), Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (VHTA), Wine America (formerly the American Vintner's Association), Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, Westmoreland County Tourism Board, Northern Neck Tourism Council Board, Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival Board of Directors, Fredericksburg Downtown Retail Merchants, Inc., Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Vineyards Association (VVA)


Carol Spengler

Secretary

Carol is President of Athena Vineyards in Wicomico Church Virginia. She helped establish the first winery in Northumberland County and is enjoying "retirement" in the wine industry.  She has a strong background in the medical field and is determined to focus on health related issues and the benefits of wine.  Athena has 15 acres of grapes overlooking the Great Wicomico River between Reedville and Kilmarnock.

 


Dorothy Brandts

Treasurer

 Dorothy is one of the owners of Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery near Dahlgren, Virginia. She helped establish the first winery in King George County and is enjoying being part of the booming Virginia wine industry.  With participation in many festivals and membership in the American Wine Society, Dorothy has an active schedule.  She has a background as a commercial artist and some of her creations can be found at the winery.  Oak Crest has 7.5 acres of grapes along with a beautiful post and beam style winery, tasting room and gift shop.