Our Story
It all started on a cold, rainy day in the fall of 2009. Stuck inside on the couch with nothing interesting to do, we started to be plagued with a condition that we loathe most in life called “boredom.” We decided to confront the issue head on and started to brainstorm some creative things to do.
Our minds went to the thought of making beer as we knew plenty of our other friends did this. Even though we do occasionally enjoy a beer on a hot day, we didn’t want to be like everyone else. Then we thought “how about wine?” The moment we had this thought, we knew it was meant to be. Being raised near the Finger Lakes wine region in New York, we both really grew to have a passion for wine over the years. After doing some research we decided that we were ready to make our first batch at home!
We were delighted to find that there was a local winery and winemaking supply store near our home in Greenville, South Carolina. We pulled up to “City Scape Winery” and were we first learned about how to make wine. Hours later, we walked out with the proper wine making supplies and our first wine making kit. Little did we know that this action would change our lives forever.
Six years later our little hobby had turned into more of a lifestyle. In 2012 we made ten different types of wine for our wedding (125 bottles). With it being a big hit, we decided to make even more, even converting one of our guest rooms into a makeshift wine cellar, complete with floor to ceiling wine racks and separate HVAC.
In late 2015, God gave us the opportunity to step into the wine business full time. It was absolutely terrifying, but we quit our full-time jobs, took out a giant loan, and decided to purchase that little winery we had grown to love over the years. Since then we have grown City Scape Winery to become known for amazing wines, beautiful surroundings, and a place to find rest and solace from the pressures of everyday life.
No matter your background, we invite you to come to the winery and experience for yourself what we are all about!
Meet The Team
Josh & Debra Jones
Owners & Winemakers
Hi there! We are Josh and Debra Jones, the owners of City Scape Winery and also your hosts, winemakers, and entertainers.
Bri sizemore
Director of Public Events & Marketing
With over 10+ years of experience in events and hospitality, Bri plans and executes all of our amazing public events! She also manages
all of our social media platforms as well
as the design of our marketing and
graphics digitally and in the tasting room!
Tess mccain
Director of Private Events
Tess comes to us with many years of experience in events and she manages, plan, and executes all of our private events at the winery. Looking to plan a birthday party, corporate event, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner- she will help you create a unforgettable event!
DAILiE BLANTON
Director of Back of House Operations & Staff Development
Dailie has a wealth of knowledge working many years in the school system that is perfect for helping make sure our staff has all the training they need to give you the best service on your next visit! She also helps us with scheduling, ordering all the great food for our kitchen, and making sure we have plenty of great merchandise for sale in the tasting room!
Evan Muday
Assistant Winemaker
Evan is a recent graduation of Surry College's Viticulture and Enology Program and helps Josh with the day to day winemaking tasks including pump overs, chemistry, filtration, bottling, and stocking of the tasting room.
Karl & Jane Jones
Directors of Everything Else
In addition to being Josh's parents, Jane & Karl do a little bit of everything around the winery! Some days that means mowing the lawn, other days it can be help crushing grapes, and other times it can be chasing Pinot the Pig around the vineyard!
PINOT THE PIG
Director of Fun
There is nothing normal about having a pig named Pinot as a mascot. In addition to gracing the backside of each of our wine bottles, Pinot is adept in eating copious amounts of food, sleeping sixteen hours a day, and being there whenever you need a smile on your face!
Our Winery Family
There is no way we would be able to run this winery without our family. Jason helps stock the shelves and bar tend, Rachel helps on the cashier and with bottling, Jaxon and Kayla help give everyone exercise, and Jane & Karl do just about everything else!
Having grown up near the finger lakes wine region in New York, we knew the Upstate of South Carolina had the potential to become known for producing world class wines, and we work hard everyday to make that dream a reality!