Stephen Mitchell

Owner, President, Sales & Marketing, Vineyard/Property Operations

Stephen manages the sales & marketing, vineyard, and facilities of Sprucewood Shores. He held the position of EPIC wineries president for 7 years, and continues to advocate for the Lake Erie North Shore wine region by leading marketing efforts for EPIC and with a position on the board of the OCW association. Stephen began his working career with a BSc Mechanical Engineering and spent 10 years as an engineer in the automotive industry with an additional 2 years working in sales, before embarking on his journey at the Winery.

Tanya Mitchell

Owner, Vice President/Winemaker

Tanya’s winemaking philosophy has developed in to one that is strongly influenced by her technical and experience based background and an understanding that wine is an artistic expression. Her focus is on delivering a balance of minerality, acidity, fruit, and finesse in her wines. Tanya strives to always produce a quality driven and versatile list of wines that suit a range of tastes. Tanya obtained her degree in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University, followed by years spent making wine across the globe before embarking on her first vintage with Sprucewood in 2004.

Jake Mitchell

Owner, CTO and Office Administrator

Jake Mitchell has been an integral part of the family business since its inception in 2004, contributing to its growth and evolution. After completing his post-secondary studies in multimedia design, he led the development of the company’s IT, branding and advertising while also operating retail. Today, Jake continues overseeing the company’s IT infrastructure and office administration, ensuring the business operates efficiently behind the scenes.

Erin Teskey

Weddings & Events Coordinator

Erin is a passionate wedding & event coordinator dedicated to creating seamless unforgettable celebrations. With an eye for detail and a calm organized approach, she specializes in perfect weddings and exceptional service from start to finish.

Melanie Mason

Customer Experience Manager

It is Melanie’s personal goal to make you feel comfortable, happy and satisfied as you experience this beautiful winery. She wants you to feel better leaving the winery than when you arrived.

Dave McNair

Sales

Dave is our onsite wine expert, always ready to share his indepth knowledge on our products and the wines of the world. You can catch Dave at tastings all over Essex County and our store front every weekend.

Susan Alexander

Susan has been the gardener of the Winery since our early days, yet she has stepped up to the plate for us in many more ways. Our Winemaker Tanya likes to call her the ‘angel’ of Sprucewood Shores Winery, always there to help us in any way we need her. From being a caretaker of the family in times of need, to gardening, to wine sales, and now as Wedding and Events assistant, she has been and continues to be, a very important person in our story. Be sure to visit her amazing contribution to Sprucewood's property - her secret garden!

Adam Clifford

Adam plays a critical role in our business, responsible for completing the behind the scenes essential tasks that keep our business moving forward, since he started in 2012 . He ‘does it all’, from driving tractors and lawnmowers in the summer to pruning the vines and assisting Tanya in the wine cellar and warehouses. Without his hard work and dedication, our business simply wouldn’t run as smoothly as it does!

Melissa Krech

Melissa is a dedicated member of the team, wearing many hats across weddings, events, marketing, sales and social media. With a deep personal connection to the winery—as both a longtime team member and a former Sprucewood bride—she brings genuine care, empathy, and insight to every experience she helps create. Known for her organized approach and warm personality, Melissa excels at creating seamless events and meaningful guest experiences, ensuring every moment reflects the welcoming spirit that defines Sprucewood Shores.

Jason Connell

Jason oversees Maintenance and Health and Safety, keeping operations running smoothly and preventing small problems from becoming exciting stories. He is always ready to jump in, fix issues and keep everyone safe along the way!

robin young

While Robin works behind the scenes helping things run smoothly at Sprucewood, you'll also find her at the winery's retail store making sure guests have a great experience. She has a passion for good wine and good people.

Louise Lupo

Louise has been our ‘Winery Representative at Large’ for the past seven years, stating her belief in our wines and the Sprucewood family as her reason for doing what she does. When Louise is not introducing our wines to licensees, she values time with loved ones including four-legged friends, and spending time with nature, but, as Louise admits, packing light has never been her strong suit.