Family Commitment Excellence
Our Team
At Keuka Spring Vineyards, we are excited to share our fine wines with you.
Each of us has our own story and path that brought us to the winery.
Stop in and enjoy our hospitality and smiles while tasting the best wine the Finger Lakes has to offer.
Judy and Len Wiltberger, owners
Judy and Len Wiltberger have owned and managed the vineyard and winery since 1981.
To learn about their story, visit the Family, Committment, Excellence page.
Jeanne, Len and Judy's daughter, handles publicity
and promotion for the winery. She has worked on a
regular basis for her family since returning from earning a
graduate degree at University of California at Davis in 2004.
Favorite Wine: "Hard to say! I've always enjoyed Vignoles
and Crooked Lake White. Lemberger is always a standout
too."
Jeanne Wiltberger 
Mark, Len and Judy's oldest son,
is the winemaker and leads production.
He returned to the winery in 2007 to
the winery after eight years in the IT industry.
Favorite Wine: "All of them!"
Mark Wiltberger
Scott is going on his 17th year managing the cellar and
taking care of the vineyards at Keuka Spring. "I do a lot of
multitasking" he says.
Favorite Wine: "Crooked Lake Red, always, and Lemberger, because
I planted those vines. I also love blackened trout with
Keuka Spring Riesling."
Scott Thompson
As a retired clergyman, Dave enjoys pouring wine
for all types of visitors. He has been with Keuka Spring
for 8 years and runs a Bed and Breakfast
near his residence overlooking Seneca Lake.
Favorite Wine: "Keuka Spring Cabernet Sauvignon!
I also love Filet Mignon with Miller's Cove Red. Of
course I can't leave out my famous white clam sauce
linguini made with Crooked Lake White."
Dave Simon
Mary Anne and Jim have worked for Keuka Spring for 9 years. Mary Anne manages the gift shop and Jim works events as a cashier and maintains the customer mailing list. They moved to the Penn Yan area from Rochester 11 years ago. Mary Anne is a retired School Nurse Teacher and loves to meet new people and inform them about wine, and Jim has retired as a computer systems consultant for RIT after 38 years.
Favorite wines: Mary Anne-Miller's Cove Red.
Jim- Keuka Spring Gewurztraminer.
Jim and Mary Anne Wilson
Mary Ellen has worked long and hard to enjoy
her early retirement on Keuka Lake.
She is in her 5th year working for Keuka Spring.
Favorite Wine: "Riesling. And one of my
favorite dishes is Keuka Spring Seyval Blanc
served with scallops almondine. Perfect!"
Mary Ellen Laffin
After retiring as school library media specialist
in 2003, Lorraine started working for Keuka Spring
in 2004.
Favorite Wine: "I love to cook with Crooked Lake Red
and Crooked Lake White, and I always have them around.
My favorite comfort meal is a cheeseburger and potato salad
served with Crooked Lake Red."
Lorraine Barker
Dave was always a fan of Keuka Spring wines,
and that is what brought him to work here 11
years ago, just one year after retiring
as a school administrator.
Favorite Wine: "Keuka Spring Gewurztraminer. And Cayuga
White, too. I love grilled chicken with these two wines.
My wife makes parmesan cheese-encrusted
chicken filets which are perfect with Cayuga White.
Dave Jones
"11:00 Ed" moved to the Penn Yan area in 1991
after retiring from financial planning at Kodak.
He loves the scenery and "fruit juices" of the area.
Ed is starting his 5th year at Keuka Spring.
Favorite Wine: "I like all the KSV reds, but Cabernet
Sauvignon is my favorite, and Crooked Lake Red
always goes well with my pasta meals."
Ed Wager
Amy was born and raised in Penn Yan.
She loves meeting visitors in the
tasting room from all over the world.
Favorite Wine: "Gewurztraminer. I enjoy it
throughout the year and with all sorts of dishes."
Amy VanDyke
Bruce has been a resident of Keuka Lake for
23 years. He is a retired school administrator
who always wanted to work in the wine industry.
"It's the best job," he says.
Favorite Wine: "Lemberger and Riesling Reserve.
I love our Lemberger with pork tenderloin and our
Riesling with salmon."
Bruce Inglis
Bill retired from manufacturing and logistics
at a large international corporation. He has a
strong passion for preserving Keuka Lake
and is active in several local land use associations.
Favorite Wine: "Miller's Cove Red and Chardonnay. Love
the Miller's with tenderloin on the grill and the Chardonnay
with any chicken or fish dish."
Bill Laffin
Tom and his family have been residents of Keuka Lake since 1989. He retired from Xerox and recently found one of his favorite jobs ever...working at Keuka Spring! "Great people, great atmosphere and great wine"
Favorite Wine: "Miller's Cove Red to compliment steak or any beef dish. With seafood I prefer the fresh taste of the Riesling with it's nice touch of fruit. I keep several bottles on hand to share with friends and family who spend time with us here on the lake-always a crowd pleaser"
Tom Binnert
Originally from Rochester, Nancy has been coming
to Keuka Lake for family vacations for 25 years.
She became a resident here 13 years ago and loves the lake.
Favorite Wine: "Riesling Reserve, especially before dinner.
I also love it with Chicken French."
Nancy Koester
Bob and Mary Ann retired to Keuka Lake
to enjoy family, friends, and great wine.
They enjoy making new friends while working
at Keuka Spring.
Favorite wines: "Chardonnay, Lemberger, and
Cabernet Franc. We love Lemberger with grilled
lamb chops (Mary Ann) and grilled steak (Bob).
Mary Ann and Bob Tyler
Jim McCormick
Rindy Straub
Not yet pictured: Johanna Lochner
