In 1983, a farm in the piedmont area of north Georgia, 30 miles east of Atlanta, was selected for Fox Vineyards Winery. The idea was to produce wines with a distinct character that would go well with traditional southern cooking and have that certain something that the founders referred to as “Southern Charm”. Seven varieties of the European vinifera and French-American hybrids were carefully chosen for this purpose. The selections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Orange Muscat comprise the viniferas, whereas Vidal, Seyval and deChaunac would complete the selection of French American hybrids. To the delight of the owners and many happy Georgians, this selection has proven its capabilities in the award-winning wines of Fox Vineyards.