Our Team

Mandy Stark

Owner / Events Coordinator / Wine Buyer

Mandy was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She loves wine, family, and movies, though not in that order. Though she has no formal wine education, her curiosity and love of fermented grapes has landed her two wine bars, and she couldn’t be happier. Mandy loves creating an inviting and accessible space for wine lovers of all levels. Her preferred style is bubbles, her favorite varietal is Cabernet Franc and she is partial to French wine.

Contact Mandy for special requests, collaborations, or event planning at mandy@portlandwinecellar.com

Kendra Stark

Owner / Manager / Dishwasher

Kendra is from the PNW and has been working in restaurants for 18 years. She has worked both front and back of house. Nowadays spends most of her time in the kitchen and the office. She is grateful to get to spend every day working with her sister. Her favorite wine is a Silver Oak Cab!

Her favorite wine is a yummy Lambrusco!

Contact Kendra about special requests, events and collaborations at Kendra@portlandwinecellar.com

Tara Workmaster

Bottle Advisor / Wine Buyer / Wine Club

Specialty: Imports, France & Italy

Tara originally hails from Peachtree, Georgia but it’s San Francisco where she really blossomed as a wine nerd. She has over 15 years of experience in hospitality in fine dining and working resorts. She also worked as a sommelier in the James Beard nominated restaurant Cassia and used those same skills while working in small and intimate bottle shops in the Bay area. Tara is currently working to complete her Wine Certification/Studies for a Level 3 WSET!

Contact Tara to discover your new favorite wine or join our wine club at tara@portlandwinecellar.com