Experienced Wine Consulting

Thomas Laszlo

Winemaker / Viticulturist and Wine Educator

I was born, raised, and educated in Guelph, Ontario. Upon completion of my Diploma in Farm Management from the University of Guelph in 1993 I accepted a position at Henry of Pelham Estate Winery as Assistant Winemaker. After three vintages on the “Bench” I traveled half way across the world to my parent’s homeland, Hungary. From 1997 through to the end of the 2001 vintage I held the position of Technical Director of Chateaux Pajzos and Megyer, two of the top producers of Hungary’s famous Tokaji Aszú. Upon my departure from Hungary I spent a brief time in Ontario consulting. By the 2002 vintage once again I found myself abroad. This time as Head Winemaker at Heron Hill Winery located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. During my eight years there I focused on cool climate varieties with a special emphasis on producing several styles of outstanding Riesling that garnered praise and attention by the world’s top wine critics.