Ingleside Vineyards
June 21, 2024. Our first stop in the Northern Neck on a blistering hot Friday was to Ingleside Vineyards in Oak Grove. When you pass through the gates to the winery from the parking lot, you come into a tree-shaded courtyard with umbrella tables and a bubbling fountain. The heat suddenly becomes more tolerable somehow. The dark woods of the tasting room make it cool as well. Air conditioning helps. We were able to visit with Doug Flemer, the founder of the winery who remains active in vineyard operations and wine production. We also met Doug’s younger brother, Chris who is the marketing manager. We thank the Flemer’s and their staff for spending time with us. The Flemer family has owned this property since 1890. It has a history as a boy’s school, a Union garrison during the Civil War, and a courthouse. In 1940’s, Carl Flemer, Jr., started a plant nursery and vineyard. The property also served as a dairy farm. (The gift shop was a milking station at one time