Future firmly in place for family-run central Pa. winery that already has tasted much success

A few weeks ago, Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery posted the photo shown below on its Facebook page. The timing, with the plans for this profile already in the works, couldn’t have been better. Zach Waltz is now 26, the winery’s director of operations, and the bridge to the future for a six-generation family farm that has carved … Read more

Well-established central Pa. winery closes after nearly 2 decades in business

A well-established York County winery closed its doors a couple of weeks ago following the death of its owner/winemaker in late August. Marburg Estate Winery in Spring Grove has been offering a final shot at a number of its wines curbside this month, including Sweetheart, Ruby Red, Pride of Hanover and Hidden Creek Sweet.   Continue … Read more

Central Pa. winery finds new life, ideas as a third generation rises to the challenge

Jonas Nissley said he spent plenty of time as a child working at his family winery in Bainbridge, Lancaster County, but it wasn’t with the dream that someday he’d be running the place. “Growing up here, I definitely was active, although when you’re a kid you’re not always pleased about it, I guess, being put … Read more