About

About

Nestled in Catoctin Valley between the Short Hill and Furnace Mountains, Domaine Fortier is a boutique winery focused on small lot hand-crafted high quality wines. The 34 acre property is located in Lovettsville, Virginia with 10 acres planted with predominately vitis vinifera varietals.

The Fortier’s purchased the property in 2018 and hired industry experts to assess the terroir to determine varietal selection and optimal location for vine plantings. 2023 marks our first harvest of estate grapes! Since 2020, we have been purchasing fruit primarily from Loudoun County growers, and making wine at Walsh Family Wines under the tutelage of Nate Walsh.

 

 

 

Our Team

Meet the Team

 

Dr. Stephen Fortier

owner/winemaker

Stephen leads the effort in the vineyard and is the winemaker. He has a certificate in enology from UC Davis, a WSET 2 certification; and his doctorate in systems engineering and undergraduate minor in chemistry contributes to his winemaking skills. He knows that great wines start in the vineyard and he fully supports sustainable farming practices.

Jennifer Volk-Fortier

Owner

Jennifer leads the marketing, business relations, and sales efforts. She studied at Washington State University’s Wine Business Management program, and has tested for WSET 3 (results pending). In her spare time, she’s a mom to three girls, a patent attorney, and an avid traveler.

Chris Lang

creative Director / Communications

Chris is a life-long fine artist specializing in a variety of media including design, illustration, photography & painting. Chris has received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Radford University where he studied traditional silver photography and 2D design.

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