Stone Mountain Wine Cellars
Jersey Acres Farms Roadside Market has grown and sold fruits and vegetables for over five generations. Since 1999, the farm began growing wine grapes and selling them to other wineries. As the grape tonnage increased, the late Ralph Heffner and his wife Annie began investigating the possibility of establishing a winery on the farm. The licensing process was completed in late summer of 2004. Fermentation began in October of 2004 in the converted ground cellar once used for apples.
Our wine is proudly offered under our own “STONE MOUNTAIN WINE CELLARS” label. Hand-drawn historical maps prior to the 1850s place our vineyards and orchards between “Stone Ridge” and “Second Mountain”. Truly a scenic section of Pennsylvania!
Over ten varieties of grapes are grown on the farm. Our primary acreage is planted with the Norton variety also known by the name Vitas Aestivalis and Cynthiana. Norton is a unique American blue-black grape, which can be finished dry, somewhat resembling Cabernet. We also use it extensively for blending with other varieties, including sweeter wines.
Vignoles, Vidal, Traminette, Muscat, La Cresent, Frontenac Blanc, and Cayuga wine grapes are grown for white wine. Petite Pearl and Marquette are grown for the red wine. Most of the fruit wines come from our orchards as well. Varietals offered include Jalapeno-Apple, Raspberry Habanero, and many more. The old standard American varieties like Concord and Niagara are fermented and blended in our winery as well. Taste to find your favorites!
Our winery’s founder, Ralph H. Heffner, sadly passed on Sunday, April 10th, 2022. His legacy continues through his wife Annie, children, and grandchildren who continue to grow the grapes and produce outstanding wine.
Sales are exclusively at Jersey Acres Farms Roadside Market. Stone Mountain Wine Cellars is a “doing business as”, 100% owned by Jersey Acres Farms.
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