The Winery At Marjim Manor
The Winery at Marjim manor is located in Western New York’s fruit belt. This W.O.W. (Woman Owned Winery) is owned by Margo Sue Bittner.
The Marjim name comes from a blending of her first name with that of her husband, Jim. It is a name they created 35 years ago when they began dairy farming.
The Winery is a truly a family affair: Margo Sue Bittner is president; Margo’s daughter, Janet Walker assists with sales and marketing. The fruit comes from Bittner-Singer Orchards, where Margo’s husband Jim, is president. Their sons work full time at Bittner-Singer Orchards also.
The 9500 square foot mansion has a unique appearance and history. Formerly called Appleton Hall, it is built of bricks imported from Italy by its original owner, Shubal Merritt, who bought the property from the Holland Land Company. It features a wrap-around enclosed porch, carefully restored to its former glory.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
