About Us
Sister team, Catie Kuckuk and Erin Kuh, are the movers and shakers behind Lampson Family Wines, with winemaker Lisa Bishop Forbes and their brother, Andy Furlong, playing integral roles in bringing LFW wines from field to table.
Catie Kuckuk
Co-founder – Lead Taster – Social Media Guru – Design Expert – Education Specialist
Catie spent the second half of her childhood living on her family’s multi-generational vineyard and ranch in Geyserville. After spending 17 years in the Midwest for college and beyond, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to return home, along with her husband and children. She considers it a unique gift to be able to live on the vineyard that has been in her family for over 80 years, where her young children can frolic through the vineyards, and learn the values that come with growing up in the country. Catie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminology, as well as a Master’s degree in Inclusive Special Education, along with English Learner designation. She currently works as an Education Specialist at a local elementary school, and serves as secretary of the Geyserville Educational Foundation. Catie has a passion for working with children with unique needs and loves building strong connections with our local students and families. Catie is beyond excited to delve into another one of her passions, wine, and continue connecting with the community through LFW!
Erin Kuh
Co-founder – Compliance Navigator – Aspiring Website Designer – Dietitian
Looking for a dietitian approved wine? You’ve come to the right place! Although Erin lives in Corpus Christi, TX, with her husband and two children, Sonoma County will always be home. Every time she drinks a glass of wine, she’s transported to the rows of vines of Stone Ranch Vineyard, imagining her daughter, Addison, and son, Beau playing among the vines, taking UTV rides, assisting Uncle Andy in the vineyard, and walking Grandpa’s horse through the hills. As a dietitian, it may seem contradictory to love and promote wine but life and health are about balance, sharing it with the people you love, and pursuing your passions. Erin has her Master’s in Business Administration, B.S. in Nutrition, and spent a few years working as a winery lab tech before pursuing becoming a dietitian. By day, Erin teaches online courses as an assistant professor of allied health and believes strongly in the exponential affect of higher education. The rest of her time is enjoyed traveling with her family, including frequent visits back home (although not quite frequent enough!), perfecting gluten-free recipes, and cheering on her kiddos at sports games.
Lisa Bishop Forbes
Consulting Winemaker
Lisa’s straightforward genuine approach, established partnership with vineyard manager, Andy, and letting the grapes speak for themselves with minimal interference, made Lisa the perfect fit to round out the LFW team. She is an award-winning, creative winemaker with 20 years in leadership positions at ultra-premium wineries. She is dedicated to crafting wines that are flavorful, enjoyable, and reflective of their place. As a consulting winemaker, her focus is helping boutique winery owners and aspiring wine entrepreneurs create exceptional wines. Lisa owns her own label, Bishop Forbes Wines, focusing on Russian River Valley Chardonnay, with the first release in the fall of 2023. She launched her consulting business, Lisa Bishop Forbes Winemaking, in 2020. Her winemaking clients are all family-owned, boutique wineries. Lisa’s success as a winemaker is unparalleled. She was Director of Winemaking at Chalk Hill Estate, and winemaker for Dry Creek Vineyard, both iconic Sonoma County wineries. She also managed production and operations as winemaker for Ektimo Vineyards and Ross Road Custom Crush, a family-owned winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. Over 80 of Lisa’s wines have garnered 90 point and above scores from the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, including four 96-point wines. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Enology from California State University, Fresno, and Certificates in Wine Business Management and Wine Entrepreneurship from Sonoma State University. She is an active member of the Vintner’s Guild and the Women for Winesense winemaking and viticulture roundtable.
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