Doug and MaryEllen Glorie, Proprietors

Hi! We're Doug and MaryEllen Glorie, Proprietors of Glorie Farm Winery. In the interest of time and space, here are a few quick highlights about us:

Doug: Born in neighboring Orange County. Penn State (Harrisburg) grad (1970). Employed at IBM, Poughkeepsie 1970-1993. Two children, Doug and Michele, from a first wifetime. Purchased the farm in 1979; began planting fruit right away. Separated from IBM in spring 1993, free to fulfill his dream of farming full-time. Has loved playing in the dirt all his life. Enjoys growing stuff, being outdoors, confronting challenges and making things happen, accomplishing goals, and working hard. Laments he will not live long enough to do everything he wants to do.

MaryEllen: Born in neighboring Orange County. Maiden name: Dempsey. B.S. from Springfield College (Massachusetts - 1978). M.A. from Gallaudet College (1981). Teacher of the Deaf, then Middle School Supervising Teacher at Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, Maryland (1982-1992). Currently on leave from work as a free-lance sign language interpreter for the Deaf. Enjoys Notre Dame football (GO IRISH!!), cooking and baking, good books, playing board games with friends, beading and other crafty endeavors, creative problem solving, and kisses from Sullivan.

We both enjoy good wine, a variety of music, all kinds of art, good movies, thought-provoking documentaries, things that make us laugh, a roaring fire on a cold evening, a cooling swim on a hot day, get-togethers with kids and grandkids, and the rare pleasure of time spent relaxing away from the farm.

Kristop Brown, Winemaker

We are pleased to introduce our new winemaker, Kristop Brown! A familiar name on the winemaking scene in the Hudson Valley, Kristop came on board January 1, 2012. In the short time Kristop has been with us, his considerable skills have already been revealed in producing clean varietals as well as ripe, robust blends. We look forward to a very bright future working in partnership with Kristop to create delightful wines that impart true Hudson Valley flavor.

Check back soon for more information about Kristop; he's working on his own highlight list to place here.

Sullivan and Cassidy Glorie

That's Sullivan over there on the wall, but that picture is very outdated. He's now a healthy 5-year-old, weighing in at about 90 pounds. He is truly a gentle giant. His little sister Cassidy, 2-1/2 years old already, is a real pistol. How many of you remember the cartoon "Ricochet Rabbit"? Bing, bing, bing! (If you saw the cartoon, you get what I'm saying.) That's Cassidy in a nutshell. She's a real sweetie, and if you throw the ball for her 1,000 times, she'll be your friend forever. Mind you, that's 1,000 times every day! More on these two and their shenanigans later. Pictures are coming, too.