Well, we finally did it! We took the plunge and opened the winery after years of indecision and uncertainty. We originally had the intention to open back in 1998 when we purchased the building, but due to many circumstances it just didn’t work out at the time. Now that Alan is no longer employed at his full-time manufacturing position, due to the plant closing, it has given him the push and the time needed to get this project rolling.
The path wasn’t always clear and, in fact, we came very close to selling the building when the plant closure was announced. Without having partners to share the workload, we thought it might be too much of an endeavor to undertake on our own. After much thought, we decided it was still feasible and continued forward by ourselves.
Since neither of us had owned a business before, everything seemed so overwhelming and foreign. We learned a lot of new things about being business owners and, unfortunately, sometimes it was the hard way. We forged ahead anyway and with a lot of effort and conviction we are now ready to realize our dream.
We were a few months behind in opening the winery than was originally anticipated, because of the numerous unforeseen obstacles and setbacks that are inevitable when opening any new business. We feel fortunate to have overcome them in the time we did, and are happy that we’ll be ready to share our new winery with all of our friends, family, and visitors.
Located in Sheffield, PA along scenic & historic Route 6, we seek to provide each visitor with a unique and enjoyable experience. Since we are in the middle of the Allegheny National Forest, it was only natural that we based our theme on local surroundings and wildlife. Our labels and décor reflect this brotherhood with nature. In fact, all of our labels were created with pictures that we took ourselves in the woods behind our house. Feel free to bring us your wildlife pictures to put in our display case… with your permission we just might use one on our labels!
We have a variety of wines from dry to sweet that you can sample at our oak top tasting bar. Shop for other wine related gifts in our knotty pine showroom and, above all, relax and have fun.
We hope that you truly enjoy your visit. Come see us soon!
