About Us
Kelly & Brenda Logan purchased the winery from the family corporation, Gem City Vineland Company in 1984 and re-opened the winery as Baxter's Vineyards in 1989 after going through the daunting task of bonding and licensing during the age of no electronic communication. Kelly is the 5th generation of Baxter's to grow fruit in the historic town of Nauvoo, Illinois. Brenda soon became one of very few female wine makers in the state of Illinois and also took on the tasks of the general manager of the property. Today, Brenda remains as the general manager, while Kelly continues to work off site and maintain all of our vineyards and orchards. In addition to Brenda and Kelly, their daughter, Kim, has returned to Nauvoo and assists Brenda in the general management of the property. Our staff include Brenda & Kelly's mothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a few local, Nauvoo residents.
The Wine Maker - Brenda Logan
Brenda learned the art of wine making very quickly after purchasing and reopening Baxter's Vineyards in 1989. Today, Brenda oversees the production of our fourteen wines along with the daily management of Baxter's Vineyards. Brenda is very active in community projects and has been a board member for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association since 1994.
The Viticulturist - Kelly Logan
Kelly has grown up within the fruit growing business and is extremely knowledgeable about many of the best practices utilized in this growing region. Kelly oversees the 12,000 grape stalks that are a part of Baxter's Vineyards along with the smaller production of apples and peaches.
The Wine Maker - Brenda Logan
Brenda learned the art of wine making very quickly after purchasing and reopening Baxter's Vineyards in 1989. Today, Brenda oversees the production of our fourteen wines along with the daily management of Baxter's Vineyards. Brenda is very active in community projects and has been a board member for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association since 1994.
The Viticulturist - Kelly Logan
Kelly has grown up within the fruit growing business and is extremely knowledgeable about many of the best practices utilized in this growing region. Kelly oversees the 12,000 grape stalks that are a part of Baxter's Vineyards along with the smaller production of apples and peaches.
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This Beautiful Nauvoo Fun Find video is from 2013 and we just can't help but keep it on our website. The video features Mary Eleanor Baxter Logan - a member of the fourth generation of Baxter's in Nauvoo.
Her storytelling is a feature that many of the Baxter family members have shared. The video is worth a quick listen! |