Almost two hundred years after John Williams first laid claim to this special corner of the Mississippi Delta, the Winery at Williams Landing honors his vision with a new venue for fine wines and legendary hospitality. Located in the restored Fire Station #1, it sits just a few blocks south of the Yazoo River, hearkening back to the days when Williams Landing meant a warm welcome and a good time for all. The Winery at Williams Landing is a small batch artisanal winery specializing in wines made from locally sourced fruits grown in Mississippi. Owners and winemakers Lonnie and Debbie Bailey carefully oversee every step of the process–from the crush, to creative blending, to the bottle–ensuring that their wines reflect the charm, dignity, and character of the old south. Even so, they utilize state-of-the-art techniques and equipment that allows their boutique fruit and grape wines to rival those of larger upscale wineries. Lonnie is a life-long Delta native who has practiced law in Greenwood for 30+ years. Debbie was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but succumbed to the charms of Mississippi as a freshman at Ole Miss. Her “day job” is as a lab facilitator at the Mississippi Delta Community College Greenwood campus. Lonnie began making wine several years ago as a hobby, and Debbie quickly developed the same passion for winemaking that Lonnie had and learned the processes. When they would share their wine with friends and family, it was almost universally suggested that they should consider a commercial venture. One Sunday afternoon the Baileys were casually scouting for a location that could potentially house a winery and discovered the former Fire Station #1 at 500 Howard Street in Historic Downtown Greenwood. Despite its run-down condition, they envisioned what it could be with a lot of TLC, and after months of restoration their vision has been realized. You're invited to stop by and taste the fruits of their labor (pun definitely intended), tour the facilities, and enjoy this character-filled setting.
