Meet the Family.
Eric Weisinger
Owner and Winemaker
Eric Weisinger grew up in the Rogue Valley wine business. From helping to plant the first vines on the property in 1978 to taking over winemaking from his father John in 1998, Eric has had a hand in everything here at the winery. Wanting to expand his experience and winemaking perspective, from 2007 to 2015 Eric split his time between Oregon and the Marlborough region of New Zealand, where his winemaking focus was on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Today, Eric lives year round in Oregon and is the Weisinger Family Winery General Manager and Winemaker, a job that he loves because as he says, “No two days are the same and there is always more to learn about wine.”
John Weisinger
Founder
Born and raised in Texas, John Weisinger moved to Oregon in the early 1970s to pursue a dream of making wine. In early 1978, John purchased a small farm on the south end of Ashland, and that summer, with the help of his three children Eric (9), Annie (8), and Sarah (4), planted a small vineyard of Gewürztraminer. In the spring of 1988, John started construction on the winery, and by the fall of that year, the winery was ready for its first commercial "crush." John made all the Weisinger wines from 1988 until 1997, when he passed on the winemaking responsibility to his son, Eric. After graduating from college and a year studying in Europe, Eric took over as winemaker, while John focused on the administrative side of the winery as the business grew. John, now retired, lives part time in Texas with his wife, Janie.
Alison Rouiller
Administrative Manager
Ali was born and raised in Sonoma County, California and she graduated with a degree in Administration at Chico State University. Ali moved to Oregon to start a new adventure, and began in the Tasting Room in 2021. She now manages the Tasting Room, Wine Club, Vineyard Cottage, Social Media and Marketing, along with other administrative duties. She is grateful for the opportunities Weisinger Family Winery has already given her, and she is excited to continue growing as a part of this team. She can’t wait to meet you!
Ian Colbert
Operations / Winemaker
Ian was born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan. After graduating from the University with a degree in biology and chemistry, he moved to Southern California and began a 6 year career in the Biotech industry, working for a molecular cloning company. Ian’s introduction to the commercial winemaking world began when he took a job working in a cooperage house based in Sonoma County, California. In 2011, Ian began working in the vineyard at Weisinger Family Winery. Soon after, he moved into the winery, starting as Cellar Hand and progressing to Assistant Winemaker. In 2015, Ian worked as a vintage winemaker in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, focusing on Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Andy Myer
Associate Winemaker
Associate winemaker Andy Myer got his start in the wine world in 2006. Throughout his travels and experiences, Andy always kept an eye out for a region that offered the most exciting opportunity without the burden of being overly commercialized. There is no place more exciting to be than the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. In addition to his duties at Weisinger, Andy also has his own wine label, Goldback Wines, which launched in 2016.
Ariel Prescott
Finance & Compliance
Ariel grew up in the Midwest. Graduating with a degree in Art and Design, she worked in screen printing for a short time before returning to school for teaching. After teaching in Colorado for 4 years, she moved to Ashland in 2011. Ariel began her career in the wine industry at Weisinger Family Winery in July 2011, as a tasting room server. She loves the dynamic atmosphere of her work and feels rewarded every day to be a part of the Weisinger Family.
Gabrielle Slyfield
Tasting Room Lead
Gabrielle’s enthusiasm and love for wine is hard to miss when you see if her in the tasting room. Come stop by and say hi!
Cortney Glandon
Tasting Room Associate
Born and raised in the Rogue Valley, Cortney joined our team in 2023. Cortney has worked in the service industry for years, and her bubbly personality leaves an imprint on everyone who visits!
Maclayne DeMello
Tasting Room Associate
Born and Raised in Southern Oregon and a lover of wine!
Jahna Thompson
Tasting Room Associate
Tanner Williams
Tasting Room Associate
Hey y'all! I'm originally from the panhandle of Florida and moved to the PNW in 2020. I moved out here with a plan to finish my Bachelors degree in Business at Southern Oregon University. With a focus in hospitality and a certification in wine business, I am thrilled to be part of the Weisinger Family serving the Rogue Valley. Come see me!