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Krista Scruggs and Zafa Wines, of Isle La Motte, Vermont, get back to nature

By DETOUR Staff
Move over, beer-drinkers; cans aren’t just for brewskis these days. Zafa Wine creates unique flavor combinations in cans that equal half of a bottle.
Move over, beer-drinkers; cans aren’t just for brewskis these days. Zafa Wine creates unique flavor combinations in cans that equal half of a bottle. Shutterstock

Krista Scruggs and her wine label, Zafa Wines, are doing something bold and inventive with an intentional simplicity. Their wines are made without filters or additives, their grapes grown without herbicides or pesticides. The resulting products are intentionally inventive, playing with fruits like apple and pineapple. The vintner even has a program that lets wine enthusiasts try their experimental creations. Queer-owned and dedicated to maintaining an 85% female staff, this label’s approach to the industry is full of promise for the consumer unwilling to compromise on quality or flair.

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This story was originally published June 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Krista Scruggs and Zafa Wines, of Isle La Motte, Vermont, get back to nature."

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