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The Savaryn Family plants a test vineyard of the newly released Marquette grape as Paul and Terri officially pursuit their dream of opening a winery

As the small test vineyard proved to be a success an additional 5 acres of vines was planted; 4 acres of Marquette and 1 acre of La Crescent

With the help from a French winemaker as their intern, Sovereign Estate makes their first vintage of wine

Sovereign Estate officially opens their doors to the public with a variety of events and tastings throughout the summer

Ben Banks, Terri’s son, takes over as the winemaker and Sovereign Estate wins the award for best wine in Minnesota, Governors Cup at the ICCWC, with their first Estate vintage of La Crescent

2 acres of the newly released Frontenac Blanc is added to the Estate bringing the total to 7 acres of vines

The Vintage Concert series is added to the calendar of events throughout the summer hosting former band members of Boston, Chicago, Santana, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Journey and more

The Marquette Pavilion is built as Sovereign Estate continues to add festivals and concerts throughout the year.

Isaac Savaryn, Paul’s son, plants a 10 acre vineyard including the new UofM release, Itasca, bringing the total estate acreage to 20

The first year of The Spirit of Winter, a beautiful Christmas light show spanning across 20 acres at the estate

An additional 10 acres of vines is planted to meet the demand bringing the total to 30 Estate acres

Sovereign Estate brings home their second Governors Cup winner at the ICCWC for the best wine in Minnesota with their Blue La Crescent

Sovereign remodels their tasting room and builds a new 6,000 sqft production facility and barrel room in order to meet the growing demand

Many adjustments and pivots took place trying to navigate the closures of the pandemic but the focus for high quality wine and providing the best guest experience continued

Sovereign Estate Is awarded the University of Minnesota’s Farm Family of the Year

An additional 10 acres of fruit is planted bringing the total to 40 acres Making Sovereign Estate the largest vineyard and winery in the state

Sovereign Estate brings home their third Governors Cup at the ICCWC