Heron Hill's new winemaker, Bernard Cannac, working with just-picked pinot noir last week. By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Photos courtesy of Heron Hill Winery Just in time for the riesling rush of harvest, Heron Hill Winery on Keuka Lake has hired a new head winemaker. After an arduous search process, Bernard Cannac of France has landed the job and will arrive Friday to begin work. Cannac is a native of the Languedoc region of France, but has spent recent years consulting and making wine on Long Island. The 36-year old arrives in the region with his wife, and according…
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Bernard Cannac Out as Winemaker at Duck Walk Vineyards
The winemaking landscape on Long Island is changing quite a bit in recent weeks. The latest bit of news, again involving Bernard Cannac, is that he has been laid off as the winemaker at Duck Walk Vineyards. Emails to Duck Walk Vineyards have not been returned. When/if they are, hopefully we’ll learn who the new winemaker will be. My guess is that Jason Damianos, winemaker at sister winery Pindar and CEO of the parent company will take the reins. No word on what Cannac’s plans are either.
Correction: Matt Berenz is Still at Vineyard 48
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Publisher A few weeks ago I received an official press release from Wine Connection Consulting and Vineyard 48 announcing that Bernard Cannac had replaced Matthew Berenz as winemaker at Vineyard 48. It was surprising at the time given the strides Berenz had been making there. It has come to my attention over the 24 hours that the press release was erroneous and that Berenz is still the winemaker at Vineyard 48. In the interest of fairness and truth, I’ve removed the original post from the site. I have contacted all of the parties involved and…