Vintage House Winery Is Now Open in Kutztown — With Wine, History and a Little Something for Everyone

There’s a new reason to spend an afternoon in Kutztown. Vintage House Winery is officially open, bringing wine, local beer, sangria, slushies and light bites to one of the area’s most historic properties.

Located inside a building whose story stretches back nearly three centuries, Vintage House Winery combines a relaxed tasting-room experience with a setting that is distinctly Berks County. Whether you’re serious about wine or simply looking for somewhere new to meet friends, the idea is simple: there’s a little something for everyone.

From Pinot Grigio to Concord

The current wine list covers a wide range of tastes. Dry selections include Pinot Grigio, Dry Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, while The House White and The House Red offer semi-sweet options. Those who prefer something sweeter can try Niagara or Concord.

Not sure where to start? Try a wine flight and sample several varieties. Wine is also available by the glass or bottle, with bottles available to take home.

And it’s not just wine. Vintage House is also pouring local beer, sangria and wine slushies, with light bites available to round out your visit.

A Building With Nearly 300 Years of History

What makes Vintage House especially interesting is the building itself.

The property dates to about 1740, when Daniel Levan built a home beside the highway connecting Reading and Easton. As traffic along the route increased, Levan expanded the building around 1765 and transformed it into the Levan Tavern, said to be the oldest hotel in eastern Berks County.

Its place along an important early American travel route even connects it to one of the country's Founding Fathers.

On September 25, 1777, future president John Adams recorded in his diary that he had traveled from Bethlehem through Allentown to a German tavern about 18 miles from Reading before continuing to Reading the following morning. Vintage House associates that account with the historic tavern property.

The building later passed through the Levan family to Susana Levan Kemp and her husband, Captain George Kemp, becoming Kemp’s Hotel. Stones on the front of the building still bear the names George and Susana Kemp and the date 1795.

Kemp’s Hotel continued operating until 1852, while the property remained in the Kemp family for roughly two centuries. In later years, the building became Whispering Springs and then Season’s Grille before eventually sitting vacant.

A major renovation began after the property was purchased in 2013, preserving elements of its colonial character while modernizing the building. It subsequently operated as The Yoga House and Nectar’s Cafe & Juice Bar through 2019.

A New Chapter Begins

Malachi and Kelly Duffy purchased the property in June 2023, setting the stage for its newest chapter: Vintage House Winery.

In a way, the concept brings the building back to its roots. Nearly 300 years after travelers stopped here along the road between Reading and Easton, people can once again gather inside for a drink, something to eat and good company.

Vintage House Winery is now open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Wine flights, glasses, bottles, bottles to go, local beer, sangria, wine slushies and light bites are available.

For the current wine selection and additional information, visit Vintage House Winery.

A historic Kutztown-area gathering place has come back to life—and this time, there’s wine.

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