Meet The Team
Dedicated to excellence in winemaking in the Finger Lakes region since 1977. Journey through the rolling hills and discover our full portfolio of wines. Heron Hill is among the leaders in recognizing Riesling as the region's flagship varietal. Heron Hill has won many awards for its distinctive, elegant wines and continues to be at the forefront of Finger Lakes winemaking.
John IngleOwner/Grapegrower
ERIC FRAREY Managing Partner
Must-see local attraction: Sonnenberg Gardens, Canandaigua
Favorite hiking or camping spot:Grimes Glen, Naples
Go-to food & wine pairing:Fish Tacos and Heron Hill Reserve Pinot Blanc
Jordan Harris Winemaker
Year started at Heron Hill:
2020
Christy DannChief Financial Officer
Favorite part of your job:
I love working with numbers, so almost every part of my job is my favorite, but I do have to say getting to have lunch on our terrace all summer long when the weather is gorgeous, that is top on the list!
Year started at Heron Hill:
1999
Favorite seasonal event/festival:
Cruisin’ Night at the Branchport Library, 1st Friday of every month through the summer.
Jacqueline WoosterTasting Room & Wine Club Manager
Favorite seasonal event/festival:
The Rosé Soirée on Linden St. in Geneva
Favorite hiking or camping spot:
Watkins Glen and Treman State Park
How to spend a winter afternoon:
Sitting around the dining room table and making holiday crafts
Kirby FieldAssistant Vineyard Manager
Favorite hiking or camping spot: Ontario Park jump-off trail
A memorable bottle of Heron Hill wine or wine experience:Harvesting over 100 tons of grapes all picked by hand at Weimer Vineyards.
How to spend a winter afternoon:
At home with my family.
Jessie GorcicaWedding & Events Coordinator
Year started at Heron Hill: June 2018
Favorite part of your job:
The happiness of celebration before, during and after a wedding - how every wedding or event brings people together and reunites families who have been apart for a long period of time.
A memorable bottle of Heron Hill wine or wine experience:
Friends of Equicenter is the wine I always bring over to all my friends house and it is a fan favorite. I love the story behind the organization and the wine tastes amazing.
Kyle FranzoniVineyard Manager, Ingle Vineyard on Canandaigua Lake
Courtney DolanManager for Tasting Room on Canandaigua Lake
Year started at Heron Hill:
2018
Favorite part of your job:
I love interacting with people every day, talking about wine and life, but also helping to inform them on the fun stuff the FLX has to offer.
Favorite hiking or camping spot:
Onanda Park, Canandaigua.
Don RiesenbergerVineyard Manager Keuka Lake
Must-see local attraction: Jump Off at Ontario County Park
How to spend a winter afternoon:
cross-country skiing
Favorite hiking or camping spot:
Finger Lakes Trail
Christine MillerConsumer Educator
Jamie KellySales Representative