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 works 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, 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.

Anne Reagan, Winemaker

This is Anne Reagan, our winemaker, who is also a friend and former neighbor. Fresh out of graduate school in Vermont, Anne began her wine career in New York working with artist, entrepreneur, and Hudson Valley wine pioneer Mark Miller. He trained her well in the Burgundian style of winemaking where well-made wines age forever and provide brilliant backdrops for foods of all types and styles. Anne also has a strong background in California viticulture having worked with varieties ranging from Syrah, Barbera, and the Cabernets, to Zinfandel. In 2000 her Zin (Lodi, Central Valley) was awarded best Zinfandel in the country at the Atlanta Wine Summit.

At Glorie Farm Winery Anne has another opportunity to work with grapes from the terroir of the Marlboro Mountains, skillfully brought to harvest under the meticulous eye of Doug and his crew.

In her other work-a-day world, Anne, along with best friend and business partner Liz Quinn, owns and operates Albanhaus Kennels in Salt Point, New York, a full dog and cat boarding operation.

When she can find some spare time, Anne likes nothing better than getting together with friends and family: biking, beachcombing, pier fishing, listening to music -- as long as the day ends with a glass of wine (or two) and a dog (or three) at her feet!

Sullivan Glorie, New Family Member
(Job Title To Be Determined)

We are pleased to introduce all of you to Sullivan, the newest member of our family. He was born on January 9, 2007 and came home with us on March 18, 2007. Lousy weather interfered with out plans to pick him up on March 17, but he's still our St. Patrick's Day pup, hence his good Irish name. He is currently 15 months old and a big, muscular bundle of unlimited energy and mischievousness. Sullivan and Mom went to two training classes last spring and summer, but the training didn't all take, so to speak, so classes will begin this month for what we're calling "Doggy Boot Camp." Now we're getting serious! He hasn't yet earned a permanent job title, but we have at times referred to him as "Troublemaker" and "The Monster Mutt." Believe us when we say he has earned those!