Lanny and Catharine Huff have always had a passion for fine wine and Prince Edward County. Both were born and raised in the County, coming from families with deep county roots. When vineyards started to pop up in 2001 they thought this would be an ideal opportunity to harmonize these passions and have since grown Huff Estates into an exciting, unique county destination.
Lanny was born and raised in Prince Edward County and has called it home ever since. A chemical engineer by trade, Lanny has spent a great deal of his life in the plastics industry. He has also always had a passion for travel and of course fine wine. Once Prince Edward County was recognized as a grape growing region Lanny did not hesitate to combine these passions of his and create Huff Estates.
Born in Burgundy, Fred was destined to be a winemaker. He originally received his MBA from Concordia University and decided to follow his calling into winemaking and went on to complete his winemaking/oenology degree from the famed Lycee of Beaune. Fred has done vintages in various regions throughout the world including France, Italy, South Africa, Chile, California and Niagara and then was lured to Prince Edward County. Fred has been a member of Huff Estates since the winery's establishment and has become a highly regarded craftsman at his trade.
Jason completed his undergraduate degree at Laurentian University in the field of Commerce and spent time working in vineyards and barrel cellars during his summer breaks. Jason worked for Huff Estates briefly after completing his degree in 2007 and decided he wanted to further his education in wine and went on to complete his Masters of Wine Business degree from the University of Adelaide in Australia. Upon his return to Canada in 2009 Jason was hired on as the General Manager at Huff Estates.
Brianne started her career in hospitality then found her passion for the wine industry 12 years ago. Having completed her WSET 1 she landed at Huff Estates in 2016. Managing all things shipping and receiving, she can often be found lending a helping hand where needed in the winery, tasting room or patio.
Prior to joining Huff Estates Winery, Edward’s career spanned over 30 years in senior management roles within the hotel business in Canada, Great Britain and the US. Edward also owned a Country Inn in Prince Edward County for 16 years and now brings a wealth of hospitality experience to Huff Estates. Edward leads experiential tastings and is a Sales and Business Development representative for the winery.
An accredited Quebec-based sommelier Brian has worked for various hotels and inns in Montreal and surrounding Eastern Townships. Brian "retired" to the county in 2006 where he has kept up his activity and passion in the wine industry and has been "wowing" people with his guided tastes and tours since he joined Huff in 2007.
Renée has several years of experience in business & financial management, customer service, and sales. Renée brings a wealth of knowledge in leading teams, enhancing customer experiences, and driving operational excellence. Known for her strategic approach and strong communication skills, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and fostering a positive, customer-focused culture within the organization.
Ryan had been in the hospitality industry since high school before deciding to enrol in the Culinary Management program at Loyalist College. After graduating in 2018 he joined the kitchen staff at Huff Estates in May of the same year and has since moved up into the role of Kitchen Manager - leading the food operation for the Estate including the wood-fired pizza oven, breakfast at the Inn as well as private and corporate functions.
