 While in 2017, the Dennis Drummond Wine Company opened their doors in Brainerd as a bistro and event venue, but they've been unable to, due to Minnesota law, to produce their own wine. This January, after nearly two years in business, the Drummond's gained approval and will soon produce wine right in the Brainerd Lakes area. Reporting with this week's In Business, Rachel Johnson has more. When people think of Minnesota, they often think of wild rice, hot dish and craft beer, but not often wine. The Dennis Drummond Wine Company is looking to change that in the Brainerd Lakes area. My dad worked for the CLC and he would have a map of all the wineries you know in Minnesota and it's almost like right here it's like this big you know you know empty space for wineries. Dennis Drummond and his wife Jody moved to Minnesota from California in 2005. Dennis has worked as a winemaker and has a master's degree in fermentation science from the University of California Davis. Jody has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality restaurant and catering industry. She and I met out in California when she after we both moved out there I used to live in Illinois after being raised in England and then when we met out there we eventually planned to move back here. The Drummond's knew that the Brainerd Lakes area is where they wanted to make their dreams a reality and open a winery. We always hoped and prayed that someday we'd have a winery and we knew what it took to build the winery and where it should be and what country setting. In May of 2017 the Dennis Drummond Wine Company opened its doors at the Beester and Event Center though at the time due to Minnesota law they were unable to produce their own wine. This month that will change. Later this month the ingredients are set to arrive for the Drummond's to make their first batch of wine a Chardonnay and a Cabernet which are planned to be ready in June. The truck's supposed to be here the 11th or 12th of March so very excited. For the Drummond's and their employees the Dennis Drummond Wine Company is more than just a business. Jody and Dennis are amazing all my co-workers are wonderful. Working here isn't just a job we're all family. Looking forward the Drummond's are excited to produce their own wine on site and to share their passion with the Brainerd Lakes area. We want to grow this as a destination area just like all the breweries and all the other activities that people can do around here. We just want to share our passion with the Crow Wing County and the Brainerd Lakes area. Reporting for Brainerd with this week's In Business Rachel Johnson Lakeland News. The Dennis Drummond Wine Company is located on southeast southeast of Brainerd on the corner of Thieson County Road 25. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.