ONTARIO VINICULTURE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2008 / 2009

Elected / appointed as per the OVA Constitution


Executive Members of the Board (Elected April 26th at the Annual General Meeting 2008):


President Jim WarrenPast President Carl KimmettPast President: Carl Kimmett     Email Carl

President: Jim Warren     Email Jim

Carl Kimmett has spent years teaching horticulture at the School of Natural Resources and running a small business selling plants near Lindsay.

Jim Warren, Founder of Stoney Ridge Estate Winery and the Fruit Wineries of Ontario, long-time teacher (Niagara College Teaching Winery) and in many ways the conscience of the Ontario Wine Industry.

VP Larry Paterson

Vice President: Larry Paterson     Email Larry

Larry Paterson lives in Peterborough. Information about Larry is online.

Treasurer Liang LiuDirector Maureen Hubble-DavidsonTreasurer: Dr. Liang Liu     Email Liang

Secretary: Maureen Hubble-Davidson     Email Maureen

Dr. Liang Liu holds his PhD from Guelph University in Horticulture (1995)
and is an independent Environmental Consultant located in Peterborough.
His specialty is in the mining and agricultural sectors.

Maureen Hubble-Davidson is the vineyard manager at
Burnley Ridge Vineyard near Roseneath. She has been
growing grapes here for a few years.

Directors of the Board (As appointed by the Executive in April 2008):


Director Bryan Pell Director: Dr. Bryan Pell     Email Bryan

Bryan is the owner and chief rockpicker at Peregrine North Farm just west of Peterborough. His vineyard is on high ground, overlooking the city of Peterborough and the surrounding countryside.

located north of BowmanvilleDirector Fred ArchibaldDirector: Fred Archibald     Email Fred

Fred and wife Sandy own Archibald Orchards Estate Winery north of Bowmanville, and the Cider House Golf Course. Look for their fabulous Fruit Wine and Food Festival on the last Saturday each May.

located near Port Perry just off Hwy 12Director Irwin SmithDirector: Irwin Smith     Email Irwin

Irwin and wife Alyssa own Ocala Winery north of Whitby. They have quite substantial vineyards, and of course many apple trees.

located north of Buckhorn (north of Peterborough)Director John RufaDirector: John Rufa     Email John

John and wife Trish own Kawartha Country Wines north of Buckhorn. While they specialize in fruit wines, John and Trish have some unique red and white table wines as well.

not that far from Toronto!Director Matt PassariumeDirector: Matthew Passafiume     Email Matt

Matt, wife Stephanie and their rapidly expanding family own Applewood Farm Winery on McCowan Road near Stouffville northeast of Toronto where they have recently planted some hardy grape varieties.

opening in June 2008! a first for the areaDirector Dr. Neil LamontDirector: Dr. Neil Lamont     Email Neil

Neil with his family has planted considerable quantities of hardy and semi-hardy vines near Silcote Corners. Neil has become the point man for the area, and is the owner of Coffin Ridge Winery overlooking Georgian Bay.

not that far from Toronto!Director Phil RyanDirector: Phil Ryan     Email Phil

Phil and wife Carol are pioneer grape growers near Simcoe in Norfolk County southwest of Hamilton, owners of Villa Nova Estate Winery which is the first of the new generation of wineries coming from Norfolk County.

Director Rob DavidsonDirector: Rob Davidson     Email Rob

Rob Davidson is chief grape flea beetle squisher at Burnley Ridge Vineyard near Roseneath. He has been growing grapes for some time here.

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