Owner, instructor & Janitor. Erin grew up in a wine loving family in Eugene and moved to Portland in 1997. She has been working retail and hospitality for over 20 years and loves the wine business. With a specialty in food and wine pairing, and a wicked sense of humor, she’s Portland’s go-to-gal for wine events and education.
Contact: Wine@PortlandWineCellar.com
Melissa is our house-chef and we couldn’t be more proud. Melissa, better known around here as “Mama Stanton” was our caterer at the old shop and when we moved, became our house chef. She is best known for her amazing pastries and desserts, but is one of the most well-rounded chefs I’ve ever known. Melissa spent her youth in New York which means that she comes to us with a diverse set of recipes and a love of classic Italian foods. She’s fearless and competent, we love giving her new challenges.
Laurie is our Executive Assistant & Media Relations Coordinator. The truth is that Laurie is not only an urban chicken farmer, but she also runs everything at the shop except the wine selections. Laurie manages the shop from the events & tasting schedule to the website, to the pub mix. If its important you might want to talk to Laurie, she’ll know what to do.
Contact:events@portlandwinecellar.com
Rob joined The Wine Cellar after ten years of wine experience at The Castron Village Wine Shop in San Francisco. Rob is the lead hospitality host at The Wine Cellar and has a passion for California wines. If you’re looking for a great lead host for your party or just some advice of the best hidden gems of Cali, ask Rob. Rob works Wednesday-Saturday evenings.
Nathan joined The Wine Cellar’s hospitality team in April of 2013. Nathan has a strong background in working with the public and love of wine. As a professionally trained opera singer, Nathan has traveled the world, sang a little here and there, and sipped a little wine while he was at it. Nathan works standard weekend hospitality at the shop and is available for private bartending events.
Cameron has been part of the Wine Cellar family since 2010. Primarily working special events and parties, Cameron brings a great personality along with his love of PacNW wines and a great passion for high-end cuisine. If you’re looking for a friendly and efficient event host, Cameron just might be the perfect person for your party.