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Pictured from left are Jeremy Lawson, Chamber Board; Daryle Keck, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce; vintner Larry Becco, owner Kaarin Thorfi nnson; Don Cason, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce; Rae Hutchins, Chamber Board. In back, from left, are Kaci Anderson, Chamber Community Development Coordinator; Adele Sensing, Chamber Director of Tourism, Jim Hutchins and Pam Dockery, Chamber Board.           (Standard Banner. October 23, 2012. Page A10. Photo by Ronnie Housley)


Lach Amore Winery held ribbon-cutting ceremonies October 16, 2012 to officially open the store which began operation last winter at 1968 Chestnut Hill Road in Dandridge. Owned by Kaarin Thorfinnson, it is the oldest winery in Jefferson County. All wines are made at the facility which specializes in Italian Reds and German Whites. Fourteen different wines are available and each one is unique, made by vintner Larry Becco in 80-gallon runs. Winery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 6 p.m., with group tastings by appointment.