Drew (right) and Tracy (left) pose with Frontenac grapes. Drew Kessler Drew Kessler joined our cellar team in 2024. After graduating from Corning Community College, Drew went on to earn his certificate of Enology & Viticulture from Cornell Agri-Tech. He works alongside the rest of the winemaking crew doing everything from soup to nuts.
Benjamin Stamp working on barrel of Chardonnay Benjamin Stamp Ben was 3 weeks old when Lakewood Vineyards opened its doors to the public in 1989. He slept through the whole thing. After graduating from Cornell with his degree in enology, Ben travelled extensively and worked 5 harvests in other areas before returning to work alongside…
Abby performing grape punch downs. Abby Stamp Wilkens Abby grew up playing and even working at Lakewood. She initially thought she would pursue a career in medicine … but she transferred into the enology program at Cornell, and graduated in 2012. Abby worked harvest in New Zealand and two in Oregon. She now works with…
Chris Stamp leaning against winery equipment Chris Stamp Chris had his first taste of winemaking watching a neighbor make wine. Thus began his fascination with fermentation. He attended Cornell where he got a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science in 1983, and was immediately hired to make wine for Plane’s Cayuga Vineyards, one of the pioneer…
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