Doukénie Winery
January 16, 2026. Last July marked the 40 th Anniversary of Doukénie Winery near Hillsboro in western Loudoun County. Dr. George Bazaco and his wife Nichola (Nicki) first planted vines in 1985 with the encouragement of George’s grandmother, Doukénie Babayanie Bacos, who emigrated from Greece as a young girl in the 1920’s with a just few possessions including her mandolin. Doukénie’s mandolin is on the wall of the tasting room to remind everyone of their deep winemaking roots. Grandson George created the winery within the 328-acre Windham Farm that still grows corn, soy, and hay along with Black Angus beef cattle. Doukénie’s daughter and George’s mother, Hope, also served wine at the winery for many years before she passed away in 2024. We had a chance to speak very briefly with Dr. Bazaco who still practices pulmonary medicine at his Reston office. He has also long participated in the group Medical Missionaries that brings medical supplies an...