Heart of Tradition
Duplin is a half-century old! And seeing my father, uncle and grandfather's dream come true deeply inspires me. They didn’t surrender when things got rough. The trio changed course, became even more ambitious, and made it work. Their determination to revive North Carolina’s historic muscadine wines was truly a labor of love for tradition and family. Today, my family and I are blessed to be part of this fourth-generation winery founded in 1976, with you by our side along the way. To celebrate, your Heritage package includes 1976 Reserve, a premier scuppernong and Chapter One of our 50th Anniversary Collection. Thank you for being the heart of this story. Here's to our next chapter together!
God Bless,
Grit & Grace
Fifty years ago, it was pivot or perish. When wholesale prices collapsed, the Fussells’ vineyard – originally planted for the grape market – was suddenly a liability. The family stood at a devastating crossroads: teach themselves the art of winemaking or lose the ground beneath their feet. With their father Daniel "Big D" Fussell’s backing, brothers David Fussell Sr. and Dan Fussell transformed a bankrupt crop into a legacy in tiny Rose Hill. Witness the grit, the gamble, and the growth of a dream that turned into world’s largest muscadine winery. Scroll through the Fussell family photo album here to discover old and new snapshots of four generations at Duplin Winery.
Where it began...
In 2026, Duplin Winery reaches its golden jubilee, a monumental 50 years of crafting sweet memories and turning America’s native grapes into a national treasure. This celebration isn't just a look back; it is your invitation to taste a journey defined by grit and grace. Through five limited-edition reserve wines, we are sharing our story one bottle at a time, each released quarterly to honor a different chapter of Duplin’s heritage. 1976 Reserve begins the Duplin 50th Anniversary Wine Series.
