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Betty Harris

According to Greek mythology, Elysium is a state or place of perfect happiness, a paradise where heroes could live out their immortal days. It’s no surprise then, that this is the name that Betty Harris, now 94, chose for the Blewitt Springs winery she owned and operated with her husband, Frank from 1970 to 1985.

As an accountant-turned-winemaker who, quite frankly, prefers a drop of brandy, Betty’s zest for perfection led her to become not only a celebrated winemaker, but

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