Stone & Key Cellars
Stone & Key Cellars is a founder-owned urban winery and cidery in Ambler, PA, producing 100+ wines and hard ciders from California/Washington grapes and Solebury Orchards apples, sold through a tasting room, wholesale to 20+ Philadelphia-area bars, online shipping, a wine club, private events, and tableside BYOB delivery.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersMontgomeryville, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Stone & Key Cellars does
Stone & Key Cellars is a privately-held urban winery and cidery founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. The company operates as a "fermenter, not a farmer," sourcing grapes from premium growing regions in California and Washington, and apples exclusively from Solebury Orchards in New Hope, PA. Its product portfolio spans more than 100 SKUs across red, white, rosé, sparkling, and specialty wines, plus a hard cider line that includes flagship, vino ciders (fermented on grape skins), wood-aged ciders (in Wigle rye, Bluecoat Gin, and Laird's Apple Brandy barrels), and specialty/ice ciders produced via cryoconcentration. The company is owned and operated by founder Jason Harris.
The business runs a multi-channel go-to-market anchored by a single tasting room at 57 E Butler Ave in Ambler, open five days a week with no appointment required. Wholesale distribution extends to 20+ bars, restaurants, and breweries across the Greater Philadelphia region. Direct-to-consumer revenue is captured through online ordering with shipping to Pennsylvania and most other states, a sommelier-curated monthly wine club currently on a waitlist, small-bite food sales at the tasting room, private event hosting for groups of 15-75, and a unique tableside delivery service that delivers wine and cider to diners at six partner Ambler BYOB restaurants via QR code. Pricing is unit-based and accessible (Sunday Happy Hour $5 glasses, flights and event tickets $5-$60).
The model is differentiated by proprietary cidery techniques (vino cider, ice cider, barrel-aging with spirit-producer barrels), a 2020 PA Farm Show 1st-place award for Cherry Pie cider, and a community-driven event calendar (Music Bingo, Trivia, Wine Education, Corky Crafts, book club, festivals) that drives repeat foot traffic. The technology stack is light and conventional: PayPal, Eventbrite, Meetup, Zoom, Google Maps, and WooCommerce integrations support ticketing, payments, and event management with no meaningful AI/ML layer. There is no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no acquisition or inorganic growth activity.
Stone & Key Cellars firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stone & Key Cellars
- Legal name
- Stone & Key Cellars
- Website
- https://stoneandkeycellars.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Stone & Key Cellars is a founder-owned urban winery and cidery in Ambler, PA, producing 100+ wines and hard ciders from California/Washington grapes and Solebury Orchards apples, sold through a tasting room, wholesale to 20+ Philadelphia-area bars, online shipping, a wine club, private events, and tableside BYOB delivery.
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Stone & Key Cellars industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Winery & Cidery
- NAICS
- Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)
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Where Stone & Key Cellars is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montgomeryville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Stone & Key Cellars business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tasting Room Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine and cider sales on-site at the Ambler tasting room. Offerings include flights (choose any 4 wines or ciders), by-the-glass, bottle sales, and draft. A small food menu is also available (charcuterie board, cheese plate, almond trio, olives).
- Online / Direct-to-Door Shipping: Wines and ciders shipped directly to customers' doors. Now shipping to customers in Pennsylvania and most other states. Wine club members receive discounts on all wines and ciders shipped.
- Wine Club Subscription: Monthly curated wine selection delivered to members' doors or available for pick-up at the tasting room. Sommelier-curated. Currently on a waitlist.
- Private Events & Space Rental: Private event bookings for groups of 15-75. Options include Open Bar, Capped Tab Bar, Cash Bar, and Pre-selected Wines and Ciders. Pricing customized per group. Room rental and bar consumption priced individually.
- Wholesale to Bars, Restaurants & Breweries: Wines and ciders sold to third-party establishments including bars, restaurants, breweries, and bottle shops throughout the Philadelphia region.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sunday Happy Hour: $5 glasses of select wines or mulled cider/wine; $5 almond trio & olives; $9 cheese and charcuterie boards |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sip & Shop Sundays: Sunday Happy Hour runs all event with $5 select wines and $5 and $9 food options |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Busy Moms Wine Pairing class: $20 per person |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Red Blends Wine Tasting Class: $25 for 1 person, $40 for 2 people |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Trivia with Andy Speck: Free to play |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Succulent Adoption Workshop: $40 per person |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Galentine's Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop: $60 per person |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Music Bingo table reservation (6+ people): $60 ($30 returned as gift card for use that night or future) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gentry Mentalist Illusionist Show: $25 per ticket, includes a flight or 2 N/A drinks |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Stone & Key Cellars product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stone & Key Cellars produces and sells a portfolio of wines and hard ciders from a single urban winery and tasting room in Ambler, PA. The company sources grapes from California and Washington and apples from Solebury Orchards, then ferments, ages, and bottles 100+ SKUs of red, white, rosé, sparkling, specialty wines, and hard ciders for direct consumer purchase (tasting room, online shop, wine club, BYOB tableside delivery), wholesale to Philadelphia-area on-premise accounts, and private event service.
Product overview
Stone & Key Cellars operates as an urban winery and cidery offering a diverse portfolio of wines and hard ciders. The core product line includes Red Wines, White Wines, Rosé Wines, Sparkling Wines, and Specialty Wines (including vermouth and dessert wines), all sourced from premium California and Washington grape regions. The cidery segment features flagship ciders (Cherry Pie, Pineapple X-Press, Solely), Vino Ciders (fermented on grape skins), Wood-Aged Ciders (barrel-aged in rye, gin, and apple brandy barrels), and Specialty Ciders (hopped, New England style, ice cider). The company also offers a Wine Club subscription service, tasting room experiences with flights and by-the-glass pours, tableside delivery at Ambler BYOB restaurants, and private event space rental. As an urban winery model, Stone & Key Cellars purchases grapes from farmers rather than growing their own, fermenting and producing wines in their Ambler, PA facility.
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Products and services
- Red Wines Stone & Key Cellars' flagship red wine category, featuring varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel, sourced from premium California and Washington grape regions. Available for purchase at the Ambler tasting room, via online shipping to PA and most other states, and through wholesale accounts in the Greater Philadelphia region. Targeted at adult wine consumers and on-premise accounts.
- White Wines White wine selections including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer, sourced from California and Washington wine regions. Distributed through the Ambler tasting room, online shop with PA and multi-state shipping, and wholesale to Philadelphia-area bars and restaurants. Targeted at adult wine consumers and on-premise accounts.
- Rosé Wines Rosé wine offerings available for purchase in Pennsylvania and select other states, featuring refreshing pink-hued wines suited to warm-weather consumption. Distributed via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult wine consumers seeking lighter-style wines.
- Sparkling Wines Bubbly sparkling wine and champagne-style offerings for celebrations and special occasions. Available for purchase at the Ambler tasting room and through online shipping. Targeted at adult wine consumers celebrating events or seeking sparkling alternatives.
- Specialty Wines Dessert wines, vermouth, and specialty wine offerings including vermouth and iced wines, available for purchase in Pennsylvania and select states. Distributed via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult wine consumers seeking aperitifs, dessert pairings, and unique wine styles.
- The Keys Series A distinctive wine series featuring wines inspired by local Ambler people and places, representing Stone & Key Cellars' urban-winery connection to the local community. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult wine consumers interested in local and story-driven wines.
- Cherry Pie Cider Award-winning fruit cider blending Solebury Orchard apples with Montmorency cherries from King Orchard, Michigan, offering a balanced tart-and-sweet profile. Won 1st place fruit cider at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult cider enthusiasts and award-conscious consumers.
- Pineapple X-Press Cider A flagship Solebury Orchard blend infused with pure pineapple, delivering vibrant tropical aromas and flavors with lively acidity for an intense yet balanced pineapple experience. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult cider consumers seeking tropical profiles.
- Solely Cider A flagship cider tribute to Solebury Orchard apples, crafted with the philosophy of simplicity: pure apples and a touch of cane sugar for balance, letting the true apple essence shine through. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult cider enthusiasts seeking authentic apple flavor.
- Vino Ciders (Symphony & Cabernet Franc) Specialty vino ciders produced by fermenting fresh-pressed sweet cider on freshly pressed grape skins with daily punchdowns, similar to red wine production. The Symphony variant offers apricot, orange marmalade, mango, and stone fruit notes; the Cabernet Franc variant evokes cranberry jubilee with boysenberry and cherry tart pastry. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult craft beverage enthusiasts seeking novel wine-cider hybrids.
- Wood-Aged Ciders (Rye, Blue Blazer, ABB Apple Brandy) Wood-aged ciders (Rye Barrel-Aged, Blue Blazer, ABB Apple Brandy) matured 3 months to one year in barrels sourced from Wigle rye, Bluecoat Gin, and Laird's Apple Brandy, adding depth, complexity, tannins, and layered flavors. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult craft beverage enthusiasts seeking spirit-barrel-influenced ciders.
- Ice Cider Sweet, intensely flavored cider crafted from cryoconcentrated Solebury Orchard blend via ice cider / cryoconcentration, with minimum 30% sugar content, referred to as the 'ice wine' of the cider world. Suitable as an aperitif or paired with fruit desserts. Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult consumers seeking dessert-style or aperitif ciders.
- Specialty Ciders (Bumble Bee Fight Club, New England, Dry Humor, Cider Blanc) Specialty ciders covering hopped (Bumble Bee Fight Club with Sabro hops and toasted coconut), New England style (fermented with brown sugar, aged on raisins, finished with cinnamon and nutmeg), Dry Humor (serious dry cider blend with Ashmead's Kernal, Golden Russet, Northern Spy), and Cider Blanc (Jonagold single varietal finished with Sauvignon Blanc wine). Available via the Ambler tasting room and online shop. Targeted at adult craft beverage enthusiasts seeking diverse styles.
- S&K Wine Club Monthly wine subscription club where the sommelier curates a selection of finest wines delivered to members' doors or available for pick-up at the Ambler tasting room. Wine club members receive discounts on all wines and ciders shipped. Currently on a waitlist, indicating demand exceeds capacity. Targeted at adult wine enthusiasts interested in recurring curated selections.
- Tasting Room Experience In-person wine and cider tasting experience at the Ambler, PA tasting room featuring flights (choice of any 4 wines or ciders), by-the-glass options, bottle sales, draft pours, and after-dinner dessert wine flights. Open five days a week with no appointment needed for regular hours; groups of 8+ are asked to call ahead. Includes a small food menu and outside food permitted. Targeted at local adult consumers and visitors to downtown Ambler.
- Ambler BYOB Tableside Delivery Unique tableside wine and cider delivery service at six participating Ambler BYOB restaurants, allowing diners to order Stone & Key products via QR code during their meal, with delivery within minutes of ordering. Targeted at adult diners at partner BYOB restaurants in Ambler, PA.
- Private Event Space Rental Private event hosting at the tasting room accommodating groups of 15-75 guests. Options include Open Bar, Capped Tab Bar, Cash Bar, and Pre-selected Wines and Ciders, with pricing customized per group. Semi-private space accommodates up to 30 guests; full tasting room hosts up to 75 guests. Outside food is permitted for private events. Targeted at event organizers planning bridal/bachelor/birthday/graduation parties and corporate outings.
- Wholesale to Bars, Restaurants & Breweries Wholesale distribution of Stone & Key wines and ciders to 20+ named establishments throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, including bars, breweries, wine bars, and restaurants. Merchants can inquire to carry Stone & Key products via the website. Targeted at licensed on-premise and retail buyers in the food & beverage industry.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cherry Pie cider won 1st place fruit cider at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Companies that use Stone & Key Cellars
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Stone & Key Cellars technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Stone & Key Cellars partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Solebury OrchardscoreSolebury Orchards in New Hope, PA is the exclusive supplier of apples for all Stone & Key hard ciders. The ciders are pressed and fermented from apples grown at this orchard. This is a foundational supply partnership that underpins the cidery's entire production. The orchard also lends its name and branding to the ciders ('Solebury Orchard Blends').
- King Orchard (Michigan)minorMontmorency cherries sourced from King Orchard in Michigan are used in the award-winning Cherry Pie cider, Stone & Key's flagship fruit cider that won 1st place at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
- Wigle WhiskeyminorRye Barrel-Aged Cider is aged for one year in Wigle rye barrels, adding a subtle rye character and depth to the cider.
- Bluecoat GinminorBlue Blazer Cider is aged in Bluecoat Gin barrels, contributing woody character and ephemeral herbal notes from the previous barrel occupant.
- Laird's Apple BrandyminorABB Apple Brandy Barrel Aged cider rests in Laird's Apple Brandy Barrels, imparting notes of boozy brandy and woody white oak character.
- Jason Harris (Owner)coreOwner and founder of Stone & Key Cellars. Jason Harris leads the urban winery as a fermenter, not a farmer, selecting the best grapes from California and Washington regions.
- La Baja (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant for Stone & Key tableside wine and cider delivery service. Customers scan a QR code to order S&K products delivered directly to their table during their meal.
- Sweet Briar Cafe (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant (also parent of Geronimos and High Steaks) for Stone & Key tableside delivery. Multiple establishments under this operator receive S&K tableside service.
- Geronimos (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant for Stone & Key tableside wine and cider delivery service.
- High Steaks (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant for Stone & Key tableside wine and cider delivery service.
- Mary (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant for Stone & Key tableside wine and cider delivery service.
- Planchette (Ambler)minorPartnered Ambler BYOB restaurant for Stone & Key tableside wine and cider delivery service.
- Twisted Gingers BrewingminorLocal Ambler brewery that Stone & Key partnered with for St. Patrick's Day events, pouring Snakebite (half cider, half beer), Dry Irish Stout, and Irish Red alongside S&K's usual pours.
- WeeHive SocialminorPartnership with local mom-focused social group for the 'Busy Moms Wine Pairing' event series. Collaboratively developed and marketed a wine pairing class built around kids' snacks.
- Cellarhand Secrets (Jill)minorWine educator Jill of Cellarhand Secrets, a longtime member of the Stone & Key family who has experience from a harvest in Australia, leads periodic wine education and tasting classes at the tasting room.
- Modern Male BarbershopminorTrivia and Music Bingo sponsor for the month of July. Win $20 gift cards to Modern Male Barbershop (857 W Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002) at these events.
- Lee Kelly (Local Author)minorLocal bestselling novelist who partners with Stone & Key to host 'Get Lit: A Book Club' on third Wednesdays each month. Lee Kelly is a USA Today bestselling author with works recognized by Publishers Weekly and VOYA Magazine.
- A Whisk Worth Tasting (Nika)minorLocal baker Nika leads the Galentine's Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop at Stone & Key, providing an interactive event that combines crafting with wine service.
- Ambler Flower ShopminorPartnered for Succulent Adoption Workshop events at the tasting room. Participants arrange succulents in a pot while enjoying drinks.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights10 records
Stone & Key Cellars competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- City Winery: Multi-location urban winery with restaurants, live music programming, and a wine club — the closest scaled analog to Stone & Key's urban winery + tasting room + events + wine club model. Operates at larger scale but mirrors the same GTM architecture.
- Oliver's Cider and Perry: Traditional-method craft cider and perry producer with a focus on technique-led, small-batch ciders. Comparable on craft cider craftsmanship and novel production methods rather than geography.
- Farnum Hill Ciders: Estate craft cidery producing traditional and ice-style ciders with a focus on single-orchard, technique-driven production. Directly comparable to Stone & Key's cidery program, especially the ice cider / cryoconcentration approach.
- Wyndridge Farm: Pennsylvania-based craft cidery and winery with a tasting room and on-premise distribution. Directly comparable as a Mid-Atlantic craft producer of both cider and wine with a taproom/event-driven model.
Regional players
- Galen Glen Winery: Pennsylvania farm winery producing estate wines with a tasting room and event-driven DTC model. Comparable regional craft wine producer in the same Pennsylvania market.
- Franklin Hill Vineyards: Pennsylvania winery with a tasting room and event programming serving the Lehigh Valley / Greater Philadelphia consumer. Comparable regional craft winery with on-premise retail and events.
- Tria Cafe: Philadelphia wine bar with curated flights, by-the-glass programs, and small food pairings. Comparable on the urban wine tasting-room experience and Greater Philadelphia consumer base.
Broad incumbents
- Bold Rock Hard Cider: One of the largest craft cider producers in the U.S. with broad distribution and taprooms. Overlaps with Stone & Key on the hard cider category and tasting room experience, but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
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Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Stone & Key Cellars
What does Stone & Key Cellars do?
Stone & Key Cellars produces and sells a portfolio of wines and hard ciders from a single urban winery and tasting room in Ambler, PA. The company sources grapes from California and Washington and apples from Solebury Orchards, then ferments, ages, and bottles 100+ SKUs of red, white, rosé, sparkling, specialty wines, and hard ciders for direct consumer purchase (tasting room, online shop, wine club, BYOB tableside delivery), wholesale to Philadelphia-area on-premise accounts, and private event service.
Is Stone & Key Cellars a public or private company?
Stone & Key Cellars is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Stone & Key Cellars founded?
Stone & Key Cellars was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Stone & Key Cellars based?
Stone & Key Cellars is headquartered in Montgomeryville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Stone & Key Cellars make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Tasting Room Sales are the primary driver. The others are online / Direct-to-Door Shipping, wine Club Subscription, private Events & Space Rental and wholesale to Bars, Restaurants & Breweries.
Who are Stone & Key Cellars's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are City Winery, Oliver's Cider and Perry, Farnum Hill Ciders and Wyndridge Farm. Regional players are Galen Glen Winery, Franklin Hill Vineyards and Tria Cafe. Bold Rock Hard Cider is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Stone & Key Cellars have an API?
Yes. Stone & Key Cellars utilizes several third-party APIs for operational features including Google Maps API for location services, PayPal for payment processing (including email, Client ID, and Client Secret credentials), Eventbrite for ticketing (API key, auth URL, Client Secret), Meetup for event management (OAuth token), and Zoom for virtual events (email, Client ID, Client Secret). These APIs support event ticketing, venue mapping, payment collection, and virtual event hosting capabilities.
What industry is Stone & Key Cellars in?
Stone & Key Cellars's product category is Craft Winery & Cidery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAB, Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands, with a secondary code of CRADAIAE, Cider & Perry Producers & Brands. Its NAICS code is 312130 and its SIC code is 5180.