Family-Owned Since 2023The story behind clyopatra
A dream that crossed continents.
It Started With A Conversation.
Long before there was a winery, there was a conversation between a father and his daughter.
Growing up in Nigeria, Clyopatra developed an appreciation for the tradition of palm wine and the way it brought people together. Over the years, her father encouraged her to dream beyond what seemed possible.
Those conversations planted an idea that stayed with her for decades: one day, she would build a winery of her own.
As the vision grew, it became more than one person's dream.
Clyopatra and her brother, Oby, often talked about what it would mean to build a winery together. Although he would never see that dream become reality, his belief in the vision never left it. Today, his presence can still be found throughout the winery not only in the memories shared by family, but in one of the wines that proudly carries his name.
A Dream Realized.
After years of planning, the doors finally opened.
In 2023, Clyopatra Winery welcomed its first guests in Laurel, Maryland—becoming America's first African immigrant-owned winery.
Family-Owned
Woman-Owned
From the very beginning.
In this FOX 5 feature, Clyopatra shares how a childhood dream in Nigeria became America's first African immigrant-owned winery.
Built By Family.
From the moment the doors opened, Clyopatra became more than one person's dream.
It became ours.
What began as a vision was embraced by a family who believed in what it could become each of us finding our own way to pour into it, protect it, and help it grow.
Through long days, late nights, celebrations, lessons, and everything in between, we've built Clyopatra side by side.
And as the dream continues to grow, so does the family story behind it.
What we're building today is something we hope our family will still be telling stories about generations from now.
The Story Continues.
Every guest who walks through our doors becomes part of the story we're still writing.