JKC Cellars

JKC Cellars is a Fort Smith, Arkansas winery housed in a renovated 1940s army warehouse in Chaffee Crossing, the historic district that preserves the former Fort Chaffee U.S. Army Training Center. Owners John and Kristie built the production space and tap room using reclaimed materials, including original wood floors, barn wood interior walls, and a walnut bartop cut from a fallen tree on their family farm in Northeast Arkansas. The couple developed their interest in wine during a trip to Northern California and Napa Valley, after which John began making small-batch beer and wine before expanding production. All wines are made on site in Fort Smith from juice sourced from vineyards in California, Washington, Italy, and Chile. The lineup includes a Zinfandel-Moscato rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Riesling, Malbec, a Super Tuscan-style Italian blend, and several fruit-infused sweet wines named for family members and local references. Bottles are crafted by hand, tested for quality, and aged before release.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.