The Heritage Series

J. Richard and Anna Ruth Nissley were committed to leaving a legacy for their children and did so by founding Nissley Vineyards and creating the family business. The Heritage of the Nissley family includes the land, the buildings, and Nissley Vineyards itself, now a third-generation family-run winery. The Heritage Series label features iconic structures from our winery estate in Bainbridge, Pennsylvania, all in the American Vernacular architectural style.

We are pleased to present the very best from our cellars.

-The Nissley Family

Chardonnay

Winemakers Notes: The grapes for this wine were handpicked, cluster pressed, and barrel fermented. It was aged in neutral barrel for 1/2 year, and in new barrel for 1/2 year.

Tasting Notes: Caramel, toffee, and vanilla on the nose. Strong notes of vanilla and golden apples on the palate. Bright and fresh acidity.

Cabernet Franc

Winemakers Notes: This wine was fermented in harvest bins for better extraction. Then, it was transferred to the barrel, where it aged for one year before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Black pepper and cherry on the nose. Dark and red fruit on the palate. Round mouthfeel with a velvety texture.

Chambourcin

Winemakers Notes: Some of the grapes that comprise this wine were vinified using the delestage style of winemaking which is known to reduce tannin and elevate fruit.

Tasting Notes: Strong aromas of oak and tobacco on the nose. Tobacco and light red fruits on the palate. Smooth mouthfeel with soft tannins.

Keystone

Winemakers Notes: This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc that was aged in barrel for 9-12 months. Once blended, the wine was transferred to new and neutral French oak for 5 months, then bottled.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied with fine-grain tannin and a lasting finish. Hints of chocolate throughout. Dark red fruits like plum, black cherry, black raspberry, and vanilla.