Lisa Tobin Healey - Owner
Patrick Tobin - Director
Pat has been enjoying wine for over 50 years. His passion drove the opening of Lisa's Liquor Barn. He has visited all the major wine producing regions from Napa California to Hammondsport New York, Burgundy in France to Tuscany in Italy. His goal: further his knowledge of the wine industry from the source. After 20 years in the business his sales formula is simple: Listen to the customer and their budget then recommend the best wine for their meal or event.
Pat's Picks: Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Dr. Konstantine Frank Semi-Dry Riesling, Joseph Drouhin Saint Veran
LeeAnn Riesenberger - Store Manager
Lee Ann's Picks: Les Costes Cotes du Rhone, Crauford Tattoo Cabernet Sauvignon, Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino
Jonathan D'Ettore - Assistant Store Manager
For the nearly eight years Jon has been at Lisa's, the one thing that has remained a constant is progress. He is always looking to move forward by bringing in the freshest wines that people have yet to discover, while maintaining the vast selesction our customers have come to enjoy. Jon has had the pleasure of traveling to Argentina, Chile, Italy, and California on quests to find Lisa's delicious wines for reasonable prices.
Jon's Picks: Kokomo Cuvee Red, Johannishof Charta Riesling, Jean-Luc Colombo Crozes-Hermitage Les Fees Brunes
Dave Braal - Wine Specialist
After many years of conducting wine tastings throughout the local area for Eber Brothers Dave was invited to join the staff at Lisa's because of his experience and expertise. Dave's preference for Sauvignon Blanc has become common knowledge but he has been known to turn his attention to Argentinian Malbecs and California Zinfandels from time to time. Join Dave for a free sample of wine every Friday from 4 - 7pm and every Saturday from 1 - 4pm at our in store tastings.
Ernesto Pescosolido - Italian Wine Specialist
Ernesto was born and raised in the Lazio region of Italy and came to American in 1985. Growing up making wine with his grandfather, father, and brother, the passion for wine is embedded in his blood. Ernesto devotes his time to reading and learning about the more than 3,000 Italian grape varietals to help us select the best quality wines available to us.
Janelle Serianni - Webstore Supervisor, Wine Specialist
Janelle has been with Lisa's since June, 2008. Her interest in wine was born while studying abroad in the Etruscan hill top city of Perugia, Italy. It was there that a passion for a career in food and wine began. Before coming to Lisa's Janelle earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and International Business and has since earned the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Foundation Certificate and the Intermediate Certificate.
