Our Team

The people behind Eagle Crest

From winemaking to label art, our team brings passion and Finger Lakes roots to everything we do.

Will Ouweleen

Vintner & Brand Manager

Degreed in Philosophy and Biology, Will began at the Vineyard as 'Chief Wine Appreciator' and today is Vintner for O-Neh-Da Authentic Sacramental Wines, O-Neh-Da Vineyard Premium Finger Lakes Vinifera Wines and pure grape Eagle Crest Wines. Will also serves as Brand Manager for the portfolio of brands on Hemlock Lake. Will is one of the founders, and current Secretary, of the Finger Lakes Wine Business Coalition, formed to protect and preserve the Finger Lakes Region, which is recognized as a world-class emerging wine and agritourism region.

Lisa Woodhams

Ambassador of Good Vibrations

A Finger Lakes native, Lisa is the "go to" person for most everything at the winery. Her official title is "Premise Manager" if the Feds are calling but her preferred title is "Ambassador of Good Vibrations." Will affectionately calls her his "Queen of the Vine." Titles cannot capture Lisa's contribution to the quality of life on Hemlock Lake. If you are having a great time, thank Lisa!

Jonah Schulte

Maker of Internet Things

Having worked on thousands of websites over the past 20 years, Jonah was well suited to join our team for the purpose of modernizing our online presence. He redeveloped this site as well as Pure Wine Online and O-Neh-Da Vineyard. When not in front of a computer screen, Jonah enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children and soaking up live music whenever the opportunity arises.

Liz Pieroni

Artiste Extraordinaire

A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, Liz is a professional artist and mother of three who is always delighted to take on her next artistic adventure. She imagines and creates the artwork for our wine bottle labels, such as the recent Love Potion No. '69 release, as well as logos and graphics for our web sites. When not creating magic in her studio, Liz loves seeing live music and traveling.

Sarah Edelman

Executive Farmer & Professional Wine Slinger

Sarah May is the founder of Some No Name Farm, an executive farming business in Vermont. Whenever travels take us close to her home, Sarah joyfully joins the team and rocks the wine sales! (Our secret hope is she will leave the Green Mountain State and move her family to Hemlock Lake.)

Phoibe & Luna

Welcoming Committee

Phoibe and Luna are Golden Doodle sisters who love life to the fullest. They smile, snort and sniff their way through daily life and keep us laughing.

Get in touch

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