About Us

William Watkins apprenticed as the South Casco blacksmith in his late teens. As the village smithy, he worked long hours, and neighbors saw sparks from his forge well into the night. He was notorious as a demanding craftsman, even making his own nails as he insisted machine-made nails were no good.

Blacksmiths Winery opened 140 years later at the same location. Come visit the original Watkins' home, and barn. While you're here, be sure to sample our award winning wines. We like to think that each one continues the blacksmith's spirit of craftsmanship.

Blacksmiths has now produced its seventh vintage of 20 different wines, including three sparkling wines, two Port style wines and both stainless-steel and small French oak barrel fermented grape wines.

Our wines are available through retail shops and restaurants throughout Maine. If your favorite retailer or restaurant in Maine isn't listed, please let them know how much you'd appreciate it if they would carry our wines. We'd be glad to make it easier for you to find Blacksmiths wine.

You can always purchase our wines at the Tasting Room and Winery, which are located at Route 302 and Quaker Ridge Road, opposite the Cry of the Loon Shops in South Casco. Visitors can sample the wines May 1 through December 31 daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sundays Noon to 5:00 p.m. January 1 through April 30 Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays Noon to 5:00 p.m.