The People
Ned and Kirsten Lumpkin
Kirsten and Ned Lumpkin
Ned and Kirsten Lumpkin had planted 33 acres of grapes. What do to with them? Eric Hamacher wanted his own winery. Ned was a contractor with considerable experience, who needed a winemaker. The result ... a partnership between the Lumpkins, Eric Hamacher and his wife Luisa Ponzi. The four envisioned a pioneering project, The Carlton Winemakers Studio, a sustainable facility built to accommodate the needs of small, high-end boutique winemakers.
Lazy River Vineyard's '03 Estate Pinot Noir and its '03 Famille Neuville Reserve Pinot Noir can be purchased in The Studio's tasting room. In June of 2006 Lazy River Vineyard '04 Pinot Gris and '04 Riesling also will be available.