Adams County Winery

What Adams County Winery does

Adams County Winery is a veteran- and family-owned winery founded in 1975 in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, operating on a 70-acre estate with a tasting room housed in a historic 1860s post-and-beam bank barn. It holds the distinction of being Adams County's original winery and the fifth-oldest operating winery in Pennsylvania. The company produces a portfolio of more than 20 wines spanning dry whites (e.g., Seyval, Traveler), sweet reds (e.g., Rusty's Red, Rebel Red, Revere'd Red), semi-sweet blends (e.g., Three Ships to the Wind, Twisted Thicket), fruit wines (e.g., Apple Pie, Black Magic, Cotton Candy Dreams, Vintage Roots, Boom Bop Lemon Drop), and seasonal/specialty releases including the 2026 America 250 limited editions (Liberty White, Revere'd Red). Production relies on traditional winemaking with locally sourced ingredients from Adams County, including Goldrush apples and regional blackberries.

The company operates through two physical retail locations — the Farm Winery in Orrtanna and the Gettysburg Wine Shop in downtown Gettysburg — alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce via VinNow and Vinoshipper for state-specific shipping. Distribution is fully DTC; no wholesale or large-retailer relationships are disclosed. The go-to-market model is heavily experiential, leveraging live music, comedy shows (including national headliners such as Robert Mac), wine and food pairing events, craft workshops, charity fundraisers, and on-site F&B (Terrace Bistro with wood-fired pizzas and pretzels, plus partner pop-ups such as Cottage Creperie, Euro Bites, and Zoe's Chocolate Co.). The Three Ships Wine Club provides a recurring-revenue subscription layer, and the property is rented for private events, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

The core customer segments are general wine consumers (novices to experienced palates), Gettysburg and Adams County tourists, experience seekers attending ticketed events, and event organizers booking private venue rentals. Pricing is positioned at the accessible-premium tier, with bottles priced $16.99–$24.99 and event tickets ranging from $20 to $60. Revenue is generated through one-time bottle sales, Wine Club subscriptions, event ticketing, venue rentals, and on-site food and beverage service. The company is privately held with no institutional investors or parent entity identified, and leadership is family-based, with co-owner John Kramb (27 years in the industry) and winemaker Bernard Cannac named in operational roles.

Name

Adams County Winery

Legal name

Adams County Winery

Website

https://adamscountywinery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adams County Winery is a veteran- and family-owned Pennsylvania winery founded in 1975, producing 20+ wines across dry, sweet, fruit, and seasonal categories from a 70-acre estate in Orrtanna. It serves general wine consumers, tourists, experience seekers, and event organizers through two tasting/retail locations, DTC e-commerce, a wine club subscription, and a robust events programming calendar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Craft Winemaking

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Wine production
• Wine club subscriptions
• Winery tastings
• Event venue rentals
• Fruit wine manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Orrtanna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct bottle and case sales of wines ranging from $16.99 to $24.99. Offers over 20 wine selections spanning dry, semi-sweet, and sweet profiles. Includes fruit wines, grape wines, and specialty seasonal releases. Online ordering with state-specific shipping.
2. Wine Club Memberships: Three Ships Wine Club and Wine Club subscription programs offering recurring shipments of wines to members with exclusive benefits and discounts.
3. Event Tickets: Ticketed events including comedy shows ($25 regular, $35 VIP), food pairing events, workshops, and fitness activities. Comedy fundraiser events benefit local charities with portion of ticket sales donated.
4. Venue Rentals: Private event rentals available for celebrations, corporate events, and gatherings at the Farm Winery location including Rusty's Cellar and terrace spaces.
5. Food and Beverage Service: Terrace Bistro serves wood-fired pizzas and pretzels. Wine slushies, local craft beer, canned cocktails, and non-alcoholic options available. Rusty's Cellar hosts Cottage Creperie for special events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Adams County Winery manufactures and sells a portfolio of over 20 wines — spanning dry whites, semi-sweet reds, sweet reds, fruit wines, and seasonal/specialty releases — produced from locally sourced Adams County, Pennsylvania ingredients. The winery sells these wines directly to consumers through its Farm Winery tasting room in Orrtanna, the Gettysburg Wine Shop in downtown Gettysburg, an online store with state-specific shipping, and the Three Ships Wine Club subscription program. Beyond wine, it operates Terrace Bistro food service, hosts ticketed events (comedy, live music, workshops, food pairings), and rents out event venues for private celebrations and corporate gatherings.

Product overview

Adams County Winery is a veteran- and family-owned winery established in 1975, operating as Pennsylvania's fifth-oldest winery on 70 acres in Orrtanna. The company offers a diverse portfolio of wines spanning dry whites (Seyval, Traveler), sweet reds (Rusty's Red, Rebel Red, Revere'd Red), semi-sweet blends (Three Ships to the Wind, Twisted Thicket), fruit wines (Apple Pie, Black Magic, Cotton Candy Dreams), and seasonal specialty wines including the America 250 limited releases (Liberty White, Revere'd Red). Beyond direct-to-consumer wine sales through its Farm Winery and Gettysburg Wine Shop locations, the company operates the Three Ships Wine Club subscription, Terrace Bistro food service, event hosting for weddings and private functions, and experiential tourism offerings including guided tours. The winery distributes wines through its online store powered by VinNow and offers event ticketing through Peek's booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Farm Winery: Main winery location at 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353, featuring a historic post-and-beam bank barn from the 1860s.
• Gettysburg Wine Shop
• Terrace Bistro
• Three Ships Wine Club

Products and services

• Apple Pie Sweet Apple Wine Sweet apple wine made from Goldrush apples locally sourced in Adams County, PA, infused with natural cinnamon and vanilla flavors to create sweet apple pie flavors.
• Black Magic Blackberry Dessert Wine Dessert-style blackberry wine made 100% from locally sourced blackberries in Adams County, sold in 375ml half-sized bottles.
• Rusty's Red Sweet Red Wine Sweet, fruity, light-bodied red wine blend of Steuben and Concord grapes with notes of wild berries and honey, named in honor of Rusty the Golden Retriever.
• Three Ships to the Wind Semi-Sweet Red Wine Semi-sweet red blend marketed as Adams County Winery's most unique wine, smooth and versatile with bold fruit-forward flavors, marketed as a sangria base.
• Cotton Candy Dreams Sweet Blush Wine Sweet blush wine with airy aromas of cotton candy and bubble gum, fruity notes of strawberries and candied apples, and a floral rose petal finish.
• Seyval Blanc Dry White Wine Crisp and dry white wine made from Seyval Blanc grapes with bright aromas of straw, ripe peach, and honeydew melon, comparable to Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
• Turning Point Vintner's Reserve Red Wine Premium Vintner's Reserve red wine combining steel-fermented Chambourcin with Lemberger and barrel-aged Chambourcin, featuring complex mid-palate structure with notes of leather, smoke, and tobacco.
• Traveler Dry White Wine Delicate dry white blend of Chardonnay and Vidal grapes with soft citrus overtones and light body, versatile companion to seafood, grilled chicken, and salads.
• Vintage Roots Award-Winning Fruit Wine Award-winning fruit wine blend combining Catawba, Fredonia, and Concord grapes with layers of fruit flavors including pink grapefruit, honeydew melon, pomegranate, and red currant.
• Twisted Thicket Sweet Fruit Wine Lively sweet fruit wine crafted from a blend of Concord, Niagara, and blackberry, bursting with juicy ripe fruit flavors.
• Boom Bop Lemon Drop Sweet Lemon Wine Sweet white wine with nostalgic lemon roll-up notes transitioning to smooth honeyed flavors from Diamond grapes, citrusy and bright for summer celebrations.
• Rebel Red Sweet Red Wine Best-selling and most award-winning sweet red blend with deep historical roots paying tribute to Gettysburg, flavor profile reminiscent of freshly picked grapes.
• Revere'd Red America 250 Limited Release Wine America 250 limited release semi-dry to semi-sweet red wine inspired by Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, a crowd-pleasing red for cookouts, holiday tables, and history-themed gatherings.
• Liberty White America 250 Limited Release Wine America 250 limited release white wine inspired by the promise of liberty and the start of a new nation, bright, refreshing, and easy to share.
• Three Ships Wine Club Subscription Wine club subscription program offering recurring shipments of curated Adams County Winery wine selections to members with exclusive benefits and discounts.
• Guided Winery Tours and Tastings Guided winery tours and tasting experiences bookable at the Farm Winery location for visitors seeking an on-property tour and tasting experience.
• Private Event Venue Rentals Private event venue rentals for weddings, baby showers, reunions, corporate events, and special celebrations at the Farm Winery property including Rusty's Cellar and terrace spaces.
• Comedy Night Fundraiser Events Ticketed comedy nights featuring national headliners such as Comedy Central's Robert Mac, offered at regular ($25) and VIP ($35) ticket tiers, with charity fundraiser components supporting local nonprofits.
• Food and Wine Pairing Events Ticketed food and wine pairing events featuring partner brands such as Zoe's Chocolate Co. and Cottage Creperie, hosted by winemaker Bernard Cannac.
• Craft Workshops Ticketed hands-on craft workshops including Wax and Wine: Pysanky Experience, Grape Expectations Vine Care, and Fall Pumpkin Floral Workshop, with materials and a glass of wine included.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase in any denomination, redeemable for wine, events, and merchandise.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cottage Creperie (Lori Mitchell)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site creperie partner providing fresh crepes for Wine and Crepes events. Lori Mitchell, owner of Cottage Creperie, prepares sweet and savory crepes to order in Rusty's Cellar, pairing with Adams County Winery wines for special tasting experiences.
• Butterfly BloomsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFloral workshop partner hosting Fall Pumpkin Floral Workshop at the winery. Team leads hands-on craft sessions teaching seasonal flower arrangements on fresh pumpkins as a creative autumn experience.
• Euro Bites Food TruckcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish-inspired food truck partner providing menu for St. Patrick's Day Luck of the Pairing event. Offers curated Irish bites paired with wine and beer flights, featuring Shepherd's Pie, Sausage Rolls, Corned Beef Sliders, and Chocolate Stout Brownies.
• Zoe's Chocolate Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerChocolate pairing partner for Valentine's Wine and Chocolate events. Provides handcrafted chocolates including Lemon Ganache, Persephone's Pomegranate, and other selections paired with Adams County Winery wines by winemaker Bernard Cannac.
• Gettysburg Rotary ClubminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of Comedy Night with Robert Mac fundraiser. A portion of each ticket sold supports the Gettysburg Rotary Club's community initiatives.
• Adams County Farmers MarketminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of The Laughing Stalk comedy show fundraiser. Event proceeds support the local Adams County Farmers Market organization.
• Comedy Central / Robert MacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured comedian Robert Mac brings national comedy credentials (Comedy Central, NBC's Last Comic Standing) to Adams County Winery for fundraising comedy events. VIP experience available for premium ticket sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Willamette Valley Vineyards: Publicly traded Oregon winery with a DTC tasting room and wine club model at meaningfully larger scale. Comparable in DTC and wine club mechanics, though serving a different regional market and operating at significantly larger scale.
• Benziger Family Winery: Family-owned Sonoma winery known for estate tasting experiences, tours, and event programming. Comparable as a heritage, family-led winery with experience-led DTC, though operating in a different and more premium category.
• Chateau Ste. Michelle: One of the largest U.S. wineries with extensive tasting room, event, and wine club infrastructure. Relevant benchmark for what scaled DTC winery operations can look like, even though vastly larger than Adams County.

Regional players

• Boordy Vineyards: Long-established Maryland estate winery with tasting room, events, and DTC distribution. Comparable as a heritage, family-rooted Mid-Atlantic winery with parallel tasting-room and event-driven GTM.
• Linganore Winecellars: Maryland winery with a long operating history, broad fruit-and-grape wine portfolio, and DTC tasting room model. Comparable in heritage, fruit-wine emphasis, and multi-revenue-stream approach, though operating in an adjacent Mid-Atlantic state.

Direct peers

• Waltz Vineyards: Pennsylvania estate winery in Lancaster County with a tasting room, events programming, and DTC focus. Comparable to Adams County Winery in scale, family ownership profile, and reliance on local/regional tourism.
• Penns Woods Winery: Family-owned Pennsylvania winery producing grape and fruit wines with a tasting room and event space. Closely comparable in portfolio mix (fruit wines, sweet reds), DTC model, and small family-business operating profile.
• Karamoor Estate Wines: Pennsylvania estate winery in Bucks County focused on premium dry wines with a tasting room and DTC sales. Comparable as a regional PA winery competing for the same in-state wine consumer, though positioned more premium than Adams County's sweet-leaning portfolio.
• Galen Glen Winery: Pennsylvania farm winery with on-site tasting room, award-winning wines, and small-lot production. Comparable regional footprint, DTC orientation, and event-driven traffic model.

Emerging players

• Naked Wines: DTC wine platform with a subscription/club model funding independent winemakers. Comparable as an alternative DTC and subscription channel that competes for the same wine-club consumer dollars, rather than as a like-for-like regional winery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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