GILBERT, PA — Legacy Vines Winery will open as the first Black-owned winery in the Pocono Mountains and the fourth in the state of Pennsylvania. 

Founded by husband-and-wife team Shantelle and Brian Davis, the winery “blends their passion for wine, food and hospitality to create a unique experience for both locals and visitors,” the Pocono Chamber of Commerce wrote.

The winery is an extension of the Davises’ longtime local restaurant, Willie Mae’s Place. Following the recent birth of their first child, the couple transitioned away from daily restaurant service “and reimagined the space as a destination for curated wine experiences and special events,” the chamber said.

“Our goal has always been to create something meaningful for the community,” said Shantelle Davis. “Legacy Vines Winery allows us to share our love of wine, food, and family while creating unique experiences for guests in the Poconos.”

Legacy Vines Winery focuses on guided tastings and curated food and wine experiences. The couple offer guided wine tastings and wine flights, food and wine pairing experiences, paint-and-sip events, wine-making and sausage-making classes, catering and more.

In addition to wine, Legacy Vines Winery offers craft cocktails, mocktails and beverages featuring local spirits. The Davises also operate Sip & Play Transportation, providing safe transportation to wineries, breweries and distilleries throughout the region so guests can explore the local beverage scene without worrying about driving, the chamber said.

Find Legacy Vines Winery at Willie Mae’s Place, 1289 Rte. 209 in Gilbert. To learn more, call 570/817-1582 or visit www.williemaesplace.com and www.legacyvineswinery.com.