Tasting Room Hours
Thursday 5 - 8
Friday 5 - 8* pm
Saturday 12 - 8* pm
Sunday 3 - 6 pm
*Wood-fired brick-oven pizza from 5-8pm
(717) 271-7274
Our Story
Our New Proprietor & Tasting Room Host
It has been an exciting first year for Karen Franzone as the sole proprietor of the Historic Smithton Inn! Happening to come across a wonderful place that included a wine bar and tasting room was certainly a new adventure. Coming from a large family who loved to cook, entertain and celebrate seasons with gatherings at long holiday tables full of traditional recipes, Karen brings a selection of favorites with her to create a fabulous experience for pairing wines. Be sure to explore our menu seasoned with her family recipes here.
Rich & Dana - Our Wine Makers
Richard is a ‘real’ Meteorologist and Environmental Engineer, bitten by the 'weather 'bug when he was just a child. He brings a scientific mind to the grape growing and wine making process, always wanting to know how it all works from beginning to end without stopping to ask why or how. Dana is a nurse by day with a nurturing nature. Her never-ending dedication to quality and keen sense of marketing makes a perfect team with Richard.
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So how did we come up with the name “Weathered Vineyards”? After spending a long time pondering this question, we considered using our initials: R&D Winery. But who’d want to go to a winery where they do Research and Development?! Our next iteration came with "D&R Winery" which was too much like DR as in 'doctor', so we went back to the drawing board. Then a stroke of genius! Dana suggested we call it Weathered Vineyards to capture both of Richard’s two passions in life: The weather and a vineyard. We quickly agreed, recognizing a good idea when he heard one! What better way to meet new people than to talk about the weather over a glass of wine?! Hence Weathered Vineyards was born.
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