Jackson – The Amador Vintners Association earlier this month reported 3 new wineries have joined the association, including 2 vineyards that are open to the public in the Shenandoah Valley, and 1 still working toward opening, on Latrobe Road. Jamie Lubenko, executive director of the AVA said the wineries will have tasting rooms and produce wine, and brings to 33 the number of wineries the association now has as members. The new members include Borjon Winery, Driven Cellars and Serra Fina Cellars. Borjon is located on Shenandoah Road. It’s owned by Islander (zilander) Borjon, and his wife, Iliana. Islander “is the son of Jesse Borjon, one of the area’s largest labor contractors,” Lubenko said, so she was “sure it’s a great realization for them to finally have their own winery.” At about age 24, she said Islander “is probably one of the youngest winery owners in the state.” Borjon’s has a “Spanish style” setting, surrounded by rockwork, a picnic area, and flowers. Another new winery to join AVA is Driven Cellars, located on Steiner Road, also a Shenandoah Valley winery. Driven Cellars is owned by Chris Chinco. Lubenko said: “It has a tire track on the label, and a delicious barbera.” The third new member to association is Sera Fina Cellars, whose owners have joined the association but have not yet opened for business. Owned by Paul Scotto, Sera Fina is “a first generation winery from a fifth generation winemaker.” Its tasting room opens this fall on Latrobe Road. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.