Carl and Mary Brown bought this land and moved to Maidencreek Township in Berks County in 1947 with their two children Wil and Lillian. Their son David was born there and operated the dairy operation there until the mid 90's. Now he is the Vineyard Manager while his son Dan is the winemaker. Dan and his wife Jaime founded Deerfoot Vineyards and Winery in 2014. The vineyard went in five years before that. The farm itself predates them all.
Wil and Lil at the farm, 1947.
Deerfoot Vineyards and Winery is a farm winery based in Berks County, Pennsylvania, operating since 2014. Dan Brown, the winemaker, is a third-generation farmer and the winery is an extension of the family farm.
We started growing grapes in 2010 with the intention of selling them to other wineries. Dan went back to school, earned a degree in Enology and Viticulture, and obtained a winery license so we could make wine on the farm where the grapes grow. He has earned more medals and awards than any single winemaker currently working in Pennsylvania.
Unlike many Pennsylvania wineries, we don't focus on events or entertainment. We are about the wine. We thrive on bottle sales, not on operating as a bar or a venue. Producing a high-quality, consistent product has served the business well and we offer a generous tasting policy so guests can find the right wine for them.
Winemaker, Co-Owner
Third generation on the farm. Dan grew up in the fields and ran a software career first, earning a B.S. in Computer Science from Penn State, before going back for an A.A.S. in Enology and Viticulture and a Pennsylvania winery license. He has earned more medals as a Pennsylvania winemaker than any single peer currently working in the state.
Co-Owner, Artistic Director
Co-founder of Deerfoot Vineyards and Winery and the creative force behind the brand. Jaime is an art educator at Hempfield School District and the artist behind seven of the wine labels. Without her, the winery wouldn't exist.
Vineyard Manager
Farmer Brown. Fifty-plus years working the same land his parents bought in 1947. David manages every vine on the property and most of what else grows here too.
Lancaster Tasting Room Manager
Certified wine professional who runs the day-to-day at Deerfoot Downtown in Lancaster. Featured in Fig Magazine, Winter 2025.
Each Deerfoot label is an original commission. We work with regional artists, students, and family — every bottle is a small gallery.
Collage from vintage National Geographic magazines
Dan's collage work uses clippings from National Geographic magazines layered into a single composition — every Migration label is one of a kind.
Wines: Migration (Sauvignon Blanc)
Pen sketches
Brian's reserve-label drawings come from a 2015 cross-country trip through the U.S. national parks. Each label is a single place.
Wines: Cabernet Franc Reserve, Reserve series
Illustration
Illustrator based in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Keith designed the visual identity for the Explorer series.
Wines: Explorer Chardonnay, Explorer Tannat, Explorer series
Fantasy illustration / graphic design
Graphic designer and fantasy illustrator. Russell built the visual world of Goblin Alchemy — a sub-brand designed to feel pulled from a tabletop campaign.
Wines: Goblin Alchemy, Fiendish Pact, Goblin Alchemy series
Mixed media
Co-owner and artistic director of the winery. See her full bio on the team page.
Wines: Seven label designs across the catalog