William Watkins apprenticed as the South Casco blacksmith in his late teens. As the village smithy, he worked long hours, and neighbors saw sparks from his forge well into the night. He was notorious as a demanding craftsman, even making his own nails as he insisted machine-made nails were no good. Blacksmiths Winery opened 140 years later at the same location. Come visit the original Watkins' home, barn, and blacksmith shop. While you're here, be sure to sample our award winning wines. We like to think that each one continues the blacksmith's spirit of craftsmanship.