The winery is owned by two sisters Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli and Angela Marotta between them they have seven children. Our story began with our first vineyard planting in 2007. With an unwavering vision, Two Sisters Vineyards realizes our family passion to bring an extraordinary wine and culinary experience to the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Located in the heart of the Niagara River sub-appellation, their winery and vineyards span over 130 acres across this remarkable part of Ontario. Planted varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.

Adam Pearce -Head Winemaker

Pursuing a career in viticulture was inevitable for Adam – it has long been his love and passion. After graduating from the Winery & Viticultural program at Niagara College, Adam perfected his craft at leading wineries along the Escarpment before moving outside Ontario to further his skillset. After time with wineries in both British Columbia and Australia, Adam returned to Niagara to spearhead the wine program at Two Sisters Vineyards. Taking a non-interventionalist approach to TSV’s luxury wine portfolio, Adam lets the fruit and vineyards take center stage in producing wines that are a true expression of the terroir. In 2018, Adam’s efforts were rewarded at Canada’s most prestigious wine competition, The National Wine Awards of Canada. The 2014 Cabernet Franc was awarded a platinum medal along with other distinguished awards which led to TSV being awarded ‘Best Performing Small Winery of the Year in Canada’.

Emily Royal - assistant winemaker

Emily is passionate about all things wine. She brings incredible breadth and depth to her role at TSV given her global fine-dining experiences as a server, bartender, and sommelier. After her international experiences, she chose to take her skill-set to the next level by attending the Niagara College Winery & Viticulture program, where she graduated with distinction in 2019. She is also a certified Yoga instructor and immensely enjoys leading practices in amongst the vines.

Jannine Lavoie - General Manager

Jannine brings over 30 years of hospitality and restaurant experience to the Two Sisters team. She has been part of the team since before the Estate doors opened; coming on board to help set up operations and support in Kitchen 76 management. A food and wine aficionado, Jannine has had the pleasure of working for a variety of Niagara wineries but is proud to call TSV home; a company that she is pleased to work for and supports her success in business while balancing family life. Managing the Estate keeps Jannine extremely busy however, her passion, dedication, and attention to detail at every touchpoint ensures that each guest has a beautiful experience each and every time they visit us.

Dieter Unruh - Sommelier Magister

Dieter Unruh is our Estate Sommelier Magister. He has worked in various capacities in the wine industry for almost 20 years and has developed a wide range of tasting programs, tours and premium experiences that engage and delight winery guests and visitors. He also is a seasoned traveler which allows Dieter to bring incredible breadth and depth to his role. Dieter became a Sommelier in 2004, and recently attained the ISGM Sommelier Degree designation, and the title of Sommelier Magister. Concurrent with his other experience and education, Dieter has been an Instructor for the International Sommelier Guild for over a decade. He has taught programs and courses at all levels and thoroughly enjoys passing his love and passion for wine onto his students.

Erika Cirocco-Cayouette - Retail and Club Manager

Born and raised in Niagara, Erika was thrilled to join the Two Sisters team at the recommendation of her sister, who has been with the winery for several years. Erika began her career with TSV in 2018 and was promoted to our Club TSV Manager shortly after.

Kelly Yazaroglu - Food & Beverage Manager

Kelly was born and raised in Niagara and has been a part of the culinary scene in Niagara for over 25 years. Kelly began working in restaurants while studying Horticulture at Niagara College and quickly fell in love with the industry. Working at the winery allows her to fulfill her passion for hospitality while being surrounded by her other loves; wine and horticulture!  After joining Two Sisters Vineyards as a server in 2017, Kelly now leads the Kitchen76 team, striving to ensure all of our guests have an amazing TSV experience.

Tara Moore - Events Manager

With over 20 years spent in the hospitality industry, Tara brings a wealth of experience and excellence to the TSV events team. After working specifically in fine dining, she discovered her love of wine and passion for event management. 

Kylie Cirocco

Proud to call Niagara home, Kylie has been with Two Sisters for over 5 years. Beginning her career in our Wine Boutique, Kylie has expanded her knowledge and become well versed in many areas of TSV. She has also studied under our Estate Sommelier to receive her ISG Level 1 & 2 certifications. With a focus on customer service, Kylie is pleased to share her passion for wine and provide our members with the best experience possible.

Lindsey Thompson -Marketing Manager

Lindsey earned a degree in English & Writing followed by a Marketing & Advertising Diploma. She moved to Calgary, Alberta where she worked for several years at an advertising agency. It was during a road trip to British Columbia where she discovered her love of fine wine. After moving back to Niagara and experiencing the Two Sisters Vineyards Veranda Tasting, she made up her mind that working at a winery would be her dream job.

Francesca Rapley -Sales Manager

Francesca began her wine journey 8 years ago in the English countryside, after leaving the harsh oil rigs of the North Sea to pursue her passion. She quickly gained a Master’s certification in Viticulture and Oenology before setting off to travel the world; learning, tasting and making the good stuff! Upon setting foot in Canada she fell in love with Niagara and the diverse portfolio of wine it has to offer; she soon after made her love official, by becoming a Canadian resident. Ultimately her passion for wine stems from engaging and sharing.

 

Two Sisters Vineyards
240 John Street East
Niagara-on-the-Lake

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