Chaddsford Winery

What Chaddsford Winery does

Chaddsford Winery is a Pennsylvania-based winery founded in 1982, operating three retail locations in Chadds Ford, Lahaska (Penn's Purchase), and seasonal Philadelphia pop-ups. The company produces approximately 24,000 cases annually using grapes sourced from family farms in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, with full on-site production from pressing through bottling in a historic 1800s cellar. Its portfolio spans dry reds, dry whites, sparkling wines, sangrias, and dessert-style wines priced $18-$32 per bottle, all vegan and gluten-free.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: direct-to-consumer sales (on-site, e-commerce shipping to seven states plus DC), a two-tier Wine Club subscription (Traditional $50-$80 and Reserve $80-$120 per quarterly release), private event venue rentals accommodating 15-40 guests, curated tasting experiences ($21-$140 per person), wholesale distribution to retail chains including Total Wine, Wegmans, and Walmart across six states, and branded merchandise. The business model emphasizes experiential revenue through live music events, food pairings with local chefs, and seasonal programming, supported by marketing across Instagram, Facebook, email, and earned media.

In September 2024, Chaddsford was acquired by the Vinton family, owners of New Jersey-based White Horse Winery (four NJ Governor's Cups), creating a multi-winery Mid-Atlantic platform with shared winemaking resources. New product launches under the new ownership include the '25 Sparkling Rosé and premium experiential offerings such as the $140 Vintner's Table dinner series. The company has 11-50 employees and maintains recognition through awards including the 2025 Wine Marketing Award for Experiential Marketing and the 2023 PA Farm Show Best Sparkling/Gold Medal.

Name

Chaddsford Winery

Legal name

Chaddsford Winery LTD.

Website

https://chaddsford.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chaddsford Winery is a Pennsylvania winery founded in 1982, producing approximately 24,000 cases annually and selling through three retail locations, Wine Club subscriptions, private events, and wholesale distribution across six states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE), Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Wine club subscription
• Winery tasting experiences
• Private event venues
• Wine retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Chadds Ford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: On-site bottle and glass sales at three locations plus e-commerce orders shipped to select states (FL, MN, NJ, NY, MD, PA, DC). Wine flights and by-the-glass service during visits.
2. Wine Club Subscription: Quarterly wine subscription program with two tiers: Traditional Club ($50-$80 per release) and Reserve Club ($80-$120 per release). Members receive 3 bottles per release, 10% discount on all purchases, complimentary tastings, and early access to events.
3. Private Events: Rental of event spaces including The Cottage (up to 40 guests), Wine Study (up to 40), Barrel Room (up to 30), Tasting Room (up to 20), Reserve Room (up to 15). Revenue from space rentals plus a la carte food and beverage.
4. Reserve Tastings: Curated tasting experiences at $40 per person (Summer Selections) featuring 5 wine pours paired with seasonal bites. Wine & Chocolate tastings at $21 per person at Penn's Purchase location.
5. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution to retail outlets in PA, DE, NJ, MD, OH, FL through chain stores including Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Total Wine & More, Giant Food Stores, Wegmans, and Walmart.
6. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including mugs, socks, wine keys, beanies, books, and camp flags through e-commerce and on-site retail.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Chaddsford Winery produces and sells a portfolio of wines (dry reds, dry whites, sparkling, sweet, and sangrias) made from regionally grown grapes sourced from Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland family farms, with all production—from pressing to bottling—performed at its Chadds Ford facility. The winery sells wine through three physical tasting/retail locations, a Wine Club subscription (quarterly release), an e-commerce storefront shipping to select states, and wholesale distribution to chain and independent retailers. It also operates a venue rental business for private events (micro weddings, corporate events, celebrations) and curates tasting and food-pairing experiences.

Product overview

Chaddsford Winery is a Pennsylvania winery established in 1982, producing approximately 24,000 cases annually with regionally grown grapes from Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland. The company's core products include two wine club tiers (Traditional Club and Reserve Club) offering quarterly wine subscriptions with member benefits, complemented by a diverse portfolio of wines spanning dry reds, dry whites, sparkling wines, and sweet wines. Wine products include flagship offerings like Spiced Apple, Sangria, Niagara, Sunset Blush, Harbinger, The Red Standard, The White Standard, and sparkling varieties. The business operates three retail locations in Chadds Ford, Lahaska (Penn's Purchase), and seasonal Philadelphia pop-ups. Additional revenue streams include merchandise (apparel, accessories, drinkware), books, gift cards, and private event venue rentals. All wines are vegan and gluten-free. In September 2024, ownership transferred to the Vinton family of White Horse Winery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Traditional Wine Club: Wine club membership offering variety of dry, off-dry, and sweet wines at $50-$80 per release.
• Reserve Wine Club
• Artisan Series

Products and services

• Traditional Wine Club Quarterly wine subscription delivering 3 bottles of hand-selected wines (dry, off-dry, and sweet varieties) four times per year. Members receive 10% discount on purchases, complimentary flight for member plus guest, early access to releases, and free pickup at the winery or $25 flat-rate shipping. Priced $50-$80 per release.
• Reserve Wine Club Premium wine subscription featuring small-batch Artisan Series wines not available in retail stores. Quarterly delivery of 3 bottles per release with 10% member discount, complimentary tastings, and exclusive access to limited releases. Priced $80-$120 per release.
• '25 Sparkling Rosé Sparkling rosé wine featuring notes of rose Turkish delight, apricots, and strawberry jam, with citrus, rose, and flint emerging on the palate. Priced at $28.00 per bottle.
• Harbinger Red Blend Elegant dry red blend featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Chancellor, Cabernet Franc, and Maréchal Foch. Offers ripe cherry notes with round tannins and refreshing acidity. Priced $26.00 per bottle.
• '20 Merlot (Artisan Series) Artisan Series Merlot expressing East Coast potential with round full body and firm silk tannins. Notes of blackberry, black truffle, and violet. Cellar-worthy or decanted. Priced $32.00 per bottle; available in-store only at the main winery.
• Private Event Venue Rental Venue rentals for weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and team-building. Spaces include the Cottage with Tented Patio (up to 40 guests), Wine Study (up to 40), Barrel Room (up to 30), Main Tasting Room (up to 20), and Reserve Room (up to 15). Includes access to preferred catering partners and on-site beverage service.
• Reserve Tastings: Summer Selections Seasonal tasting experience featuring five pre-selected wines paired with seasonal bites, hosted in the renovated barrel room. Limited to 30 guests per session. Priced at $40 per person plus tax and fees; reservations recommended.
• Reserve Tastings: Wine & Chocolate Walk-in tasting experience at Penn's Purchase pairing three wines with artisan chocolates from Pierre's Chocolates. Priced at $21 per person, available Wednesday–Sunday with no advance reservations.
• Summer Vintner's Table Wine Pairing Dinner Seasonal five-course chef-prepared dinner paired with five Chaddsford wines, hosted at Vintner House and limited to 30 guests. Priced at $140 per person plus 5% service charge; non-refundable.
• Summer Sangrias & Flatbread Pairings Limited-time summer event pairing sangria slushies, Red Sangria Spritz, and White Sangria Spritz with Spanish-inspired flatbread specials. Includes $2 off glasses and $3 off bottles of sangria during the event window.
• Food & Wine Dinner with Villaggio Cucina Five-course Italian dinner hosted at Villaggio Cucina in Lahaska, PA paired with five Chaddsford wines. Priced at $89 per person including tax and gratuity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000 cases produced annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• White Horse WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChaddsford and White Horse Winery operate as separate brands while collaborating on winemaking to maximize the breadth and quality of both portfolios. The Vinton family brings innovation and passion for Mid-Atlantic wines to Chaddsford's 42-year legacy.
• Wawa Welcome AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChaddsford Winery expanded its presence at the 2025 Wawa Welcome America Festival as a partner/sponsor, participating in this major Philadelphia regional event.
• Remark GlassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Remark Glass, a zero-waste woman-owned glass studio and non-profit, to recycle glass bottles into new household items or artwork. Part of Chaddsford's sustainability commitment.
• Bottle UndergroundminorOthersPartner in Chaddsford's sustainability initiatives for glass bottle recycling program.
• WHYYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChaddsford Winery partnered with WHYY (Philadelphia public media) for membership drive campaigns.
• American Cancer SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink Campaign and Real Men Wear Pink initiatives. Chaddsford supports breast cancer awareness.
• Pierre's ChocolatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocally crafted artisan chocolate producer from New Hope, PA providing chocolates for Wine & Chocolate tasting experiences at Penn's Purchase location.
• Natalie's Fine Foods & CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware-based food truck and catering company owned by Chef Natalie Jenks, providing five-course tasting menus for Vintner's Table dinner events at Chaddsford Winery.
• Villaggio CucinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned Italian restaurant in Lahaska, PA partnered with Chaddsford for Food & Wine pairing dinners at Penn's Purchase. Anthony and Lauren Caputo offer authentic Italian cuisine paired with Chaddsford wines.
• J Scott CateringminorOthersPreferred catering partner familiar with Chaddsford's private event venues.
• Brandywine PrimeminorOthersPreferred catering partner for private events at Chaddsford Winery.
• Carlino's MarketminorOthersPreferred catering partner for private events at Chaddsford Winery.
• Somewhere That's GreenminorOthersCharcuterie board provider for semi-private tasting room reservations at Penn's Purchase.
• Éclat ChocolateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium chocolate maker providing gourmet s'mores kits for special events like the Fourth of July Cookout. Available for roasting at winery fire pits.
• Common Good PizzaminorOthersOn-site pizza vendor offering pies and salads on select weekends at the main winery location.
• Philadelphia UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Philadelphia Union soccer team for Hard Cider offerings and promotional events.
• Delaware Blue CoatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering premium suite at Chase Fieldhouse for events and corporate hospitality.
• Seek OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary street artist collaboration on a Rosé wine label, bringing artistic design to limited edition bottles.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Penns Woods Winery: Pennsylvania winery located in Chadds Ford (same town as Chaddsford Winery), producing estate-grown wines with a DTC tasting room and wine club. Most direct geographic and operational peer in the same local market.
• Mazza Vineyards: Multi-generational Pennsylvania winery in the Lake Erie region with five locations, a wine club, and broader distribution. Larger regional peer with similar DTC + wholesale hybrid model.
• Folino Estate: Pennsylvania winery in Kutztown with a strong events and wedding venue program, tasting room, and wine club. Comparable event-driven PA winery with similar hospitality-led revenue mix.
• Galen Glen Winery: Pennsylvania winery in the Lehigh Valley focused on Germanic-style varietals with a tasting room, wine club, and award-winning portfolio. Comparable craft-scale PA winery with DTC-heavy mix.
• White Horse Winery: New Jersey winery owned by the Vinton family that acquired Chaddsford in September 2024. Sister winery operating as a separate brand with similar DTC tasting room, wine club, and Mid-Atlantic distribution model.
• Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery: Multi-location Pennsylvania winery in the Lehigh Valley with a large tasting room, wine club, and broad retail distribution. Larger PA peer operating similar hybrid DTC/wholesale play.
• Waltz Vineyards: Family-owned Pennsylvania winery in Lancaster County producing estate wines with a strong tasting room, events, and wine club program. Comparable Mid-Atlantic scale and DTC emphasis.
• Presque Isle Wine Cellars: Pennsylvania winery in North East (Lake Erie AVA) producing estate wines with tasting room and retail distribution across the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable craft Pennsylvania producer with multiple awards.

Broad incumbents

• E. & J. Gallo Winery: Largest family-owned wine company in the world with a vast portfolio of brands across price points and broad U.S. retail distribution. Sets the competitive backdrop for shelf access, pricing, and consumer trends that regional wineries like Chaddsford must navigate.

Regional players

• Linganore Winecellars: One of Maryland's largest wineries, with multiple tasting locations, events, wine club, and broad Mid-Atlantic distribution. Comparable Mid-Atlantic craft winery operating in adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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