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Totem Pole Winery

Totem Pole Winery

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Don and Joan Hopler began Totem Pole with a wine-making kit and built it into a working winery at their Carlisle ranch. The program spans reds and whites, from Marechal Foch, Chambourcin, and Frontenac to Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. Signature bottles include Straight Arrow, Wertz Run Red, and White Wisteria, a Cayuga blend finished with TPR honey. Malbec arrives from Chile. The cellar opens Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday 2pm to 9pm, or by appointment at 940 Cranes Gap Road.

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Tasting Experiences

Varietals

Marechal FochChambourcinFrontenacCabernet FrancMerlotMalbecMoscatoCayugaChardonnayRieslingPinot GrigioSauvignon Blanc

When to go

Monday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Good to know

Yes — Totem Pole Winery has a tasting room open to visitors.
Totem Pole Winery focuses on Marechal Foch, Chambourcin, Frontenac, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and more. Signature bottles include Straight Arrow, Wertz Run Red, Frontenac, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Moscato, White Wisteria, Cayuga White, Chardonnay, Riesling, White Feather, Sauvignon Blanc, Blue Gem. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Totem Pole Winery has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Totem Pole Winery is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Phone: +1 717-448-8370. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Totem Pole Winery is led by Don Hopler, Joan Hopler. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Totem Pole Winery offers: Tata Palooza Fundraiser and Cumberland Valley Beer Trail. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Tuesday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Thursday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Friday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Saturday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM | Sunday: 2:00 – 9:30 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

940 Cranes Gap Rd
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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