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Murray JohnstonProprietor/FarmerMurray's father, Orville, began his cranberry dream in 1950 when he bought land in Bala, Muskoka and began clearing it. Murray was born on the farm and has spent his life continuing his father's legacy of growing quality fruit using sustainable, environmentally conscious practices. Murray studied agriculture at University of Guelph and is passionate about growing excellent fruit. Today, along with his wife Wendy, he manages the family business and, with the help of his four sons, continues to bring in the harvest every autumn. |
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Wendy HogarthProprietor/SommelierWendy has a long history of interest in Ontario's craft beverages stemming from her Gooderham family heritage — known through Toronto's Distillery District. Wendy's interest in wine in particular led her to train as a Sommelier with the International Sommelier Guild. The combination of knowledge, desire, and marriage to a farmer passionate about local agriculture, led her to use an inheritance from her Gooderham grandmoter to start Muskoka Lakes Winery. Wendy's vision of using traditional techniques to create excellent wine from locally grown fruit is now in its 10th year. |
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Matt FrenchWinemakerMatt's family has a long history with the Johnstons, and with farming. Matt grew up working in his family's orchard and spent the cranberry harvest season at Johnston's Cranberry Marsh helping with his granparents' apple stand. His interest in science and nature lead him a degree in Science from Queen's University, and several years of post-graduate study in Australia. After returning to Canada with a renewed appreciation for our distinctive heritage, he turned his skills towards developing local, artisanal wine. This year will be his third award-winning vintage, and his infectious passion for wine and local food is leading the way in Ontario craft wine. |
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Lesley CommandantCustomer Service/ReceptionLesley's is the friendly voice at the end of the phone. She takes orders, answers questions and even greets you in the store! Lesley is the glue that holds us all together. Her LCBO background has helped her with the winery side of things, and she's quickly learning everything there is to know about cranberries! |
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TrooperTour GuideTrooper is a 3 year old Golden Retriever who loves greeting visitors! Let him take you on a tour of the farm where our wines begin. Along the way, he will identify points of local interest and try to make your visit an enjoyable one. |
