POPLAR RIDGE VINEYARDS
About Us
Meet the Team
Brittany Bagley
Owner
With Dave's abrupt passing when Brittany was just 19 years old, she took on the family business. Forced to grow up at a young age, she has fully embraced her father's motto "Wine Without Bull" and took off running with it. She has managed to keep the relaxed and fun atmosphere here, while creating quite the legacy of her own, including many new wine releases and a brand new addition on the building. She truly is our fearless leader and keeps her workers motivated and happy everyday. Brittany and husband Kenny welcomed a baby boy in September 2019.
Molly Collins
Tasting Room Manager
Molly joined our team in 2014, after working for Hazlitt's as their retail store buyer. She is a veteran here at Bagley's, working almost every position at one point or another. She was assistant winemaker and has now taken that knowledge to the tasting room. Molly uses her degree in graphic design and her artistic talents to create many of the cool tasting sheets, chalk boards and t-shirt designs. Molly is a true animal lover and spends most of her time with her two rescue dogs right here in Hector.
Kenny Burchell
Vineyard Manager
With over 16 years in the grape growing business, Kenny has a true passion for viticulture. He has many years experience working for large growers such as Sawmill Creek Vineyards and Chateau Lafayette Reneau. Kenny joined the Bagley's team in 2009 and has since turned the vineyards around with his attention to detail and perseverance. He has found his home here at Bagley's Poplar Ridge and has literally become part of the family, marrying Brittany in the summer of 2017. They reside in Hector with Kenny's son, their new baby, and labrador Willie Nelson.
Patrick Wilson
Vineyard Associate
A native of Alaska, Patrick moved to Seneca Lake in 2013. After being in the Army, he has chosen a more relaxed career in the vineyards. He shows true dedication and perseverance through adverse weather. Patrick resides in Hector.
Aaron Thurston
Winemaker, Vineyards and Tasting Room
Aaron came to us from Hazlitt Vineyards. His knowledge of the wine industry and great sense of humor make him a perfect fit here at Bagley's. Aaron does it all whether it's pouring tastings, assisting with wine making, working in the vineyards, and even pouring at outside events. We cherish his positive, go-getter attitude that he carries thru in everything he does and we look forward to working beside him for years to come. Aaron lives in Reading Center with his girlfriend Claire, dog Maggie, and cat Peabody. He enjoys hunting and golfing.
Liz Salamendra
Marketing Manager
Liz is a Seneca Lake native growing up right across the lake from us in Dundee. After receiving her bachelors degree in Resort and Hotel Management from Paul Smith's, Liz went on to be the Sales Manager at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen followed by the Events Manager for the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce.
Liz lives in Dundee with her boyfriend Ryan and cat Hilda. She loves to garden, fish and read.
Drew Kessler
Assistant Winemaker & Tasting Room Associate
Drew is one of the newest members of our team, and we are happy he joined us! You will usually find Drew behind the tasting bar, but more recently he has started to help out with winemaking and in the vineyards. He is very excited to learn more about the behind the scenes of winery operations and we are excited to give him the opportunity to learn new skills. Drew grew up in Utah and California, but has family ties to Seneca Lake. He lives with his girlfriend Sam here in Hector.
Our Labels
Our bottles are all screen printed with unique artwork. The wildlife artwork was drawn by local artist Norman Wells. The bottles featuring beautiful women, are all drawn by Rose Messina from Orchard Park, NY.
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