Staff

Dorothy’s dedication to the wine and food experience started in the vineyard and garden. She is our winemaker, viticulturist, CEO and visionary. The root of the wine names comes from Dorothy’s background as an attorney.

From former judge to farmer, Charlie has done it all. He famously gave up his shop as it was converted into the Clinton tasting room. Charlie is known for giving very informative winery tours.

Martha is your go-to person for a feel good experience. No one knows how she does it, but her customers leave the winery satisfied with their wine adventure, happy with having had Martha’s attention and feeling smart for having discovered such a gem of an experience.

Liz Quinn, Chief of Operations, leads the sales, marketing, distribution, financial and talent management of the growing winery. She’s also learning the wine growing and production side of the business.

Ceil brings over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry as a special events planner. She enjoys working with people and it shows. Ceil heads up the bookings at the Wide River Winery Inn above our Tasting Room in Le Claire and the River Lodge in Clinton.

Jimmy is the engine behind the wine distribution service we provide to more than 80 grocery and big box stores, liquor stores, restaurants and gift shops in the region. He’s been driving the Wide River van since 2014.  Check out all of the retailers where Jimmy delivers our wine!

Margo is Clinton’s famous horticulturist who spends most of her time at her day job directing programs at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum. On nice weekend days you can spot her in the vineyard coaching the workers and the vines.

We can count on Barb for excellence in bottling, grape processing and smart remarks. Barb raises and trains German Shepherds.

Sarah is a Clinton local with a kind, laid back attitude and a lot of knowledge and recommendations about which of our wines are particularly great this year.

Sarah is our Marketing Assistant and Booking Agent. She provides updates to and creates content for our website and social media, and books Wide River’s liv entertainment.

Dorothy “Bud” Farach cares for our grapes at our Clinton vineyard, and also assists with the bottling process. Bud is a former teacher, and has a passion for painting.

Heidi can be found greeting customers in LeClaire with a welcoming smile and warm laugh. She will always be sure to have a bottle of Not Guilty on hand and will be ready to share!

Roxy works hard keeping the Village in tip-top shape and having fun with customers! She can also be found cooking up tasty treats for special occasions.