Where Personality
& Knowledge Meet
For almost 20 years, The Wine Cellar staff has grown into a team of knowledgeable and friendly wine experts, who each have a different specialty. Call ahead to be sure the best person for your needs will be onsite to help delight you. The Wine Cellar staff has more than seven decades of wine expertise packed into one small space. Erin has been teaching wine classes since 2002. Rob’s been selling high end domestic wines for nearly three decades.
I mean, seriously; look how happy we are together!
We’re the friendliest, most fun, most down to earth wine geeks you’ll ever meet.
How can we help?
Erin
Palmer
Owner/ Instructor/ Janitor
Erin has been teaching wine classes privately and through Portland Community College since 2002. Her knowledge of history, flavor profiles, food pairing, and overall making-sure-you’re-delighted-with-your-selection is unparalleled. She’s not a snob; but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know her business. She does. When she’s not at the shop she is often out in wine country filming content for social media. She can also be found paddling her s’up or with her dragon boat team, competing in running and adventure races, chatting with her adult children, or adventuring with her husband. Plus… she really likes to entertain; especially when Champagne is involved. She’s shockingly busy; which is just the way she likes it.
erin@portlandwinecellar.com
Rob
Messick
Hospitality Manager & Wine Buyer
Rob joined our team in 2013 when he relocated to Portland with his husband. Rob has worked in the high-end wine game for nearly 30 years and has an exceptional palate! His knowledge of domestic wines, specifically California, is really impressive. When Rob’s not at the shop he’s typically gardening, walking his adorable dog named Romeo, traveling, or antiquing. He’s known to host a dinner party for more than 20 guests with the most delicious food and stunningly beautiful table you’ve ever seen; all paired with the perfect wine, of course! Rob is a treasure and we recommend you get to know him.
rob@portlandwinecellar.com
Natalie
Hebert
Social Media & Marketing Manager
You want someone who loves pet nats and new styles of wines, and wines that push the boundaries? We’ve got you covered with Natalie! She is not only our very talented marketing and social media manager, but she’s a “garage” wine maker and comes to us with a wonderful love for all things new and interesting.
If you want to talk about pop-ups, collaborations, or special events, reach out to Natalie.
natalie@portlandwinecellar.com
Andy
McVay
Wine Education & Sales
After nearly 20 years in the production side of the wine industry, Andy has joined the client-facing game. He’s currently finishing up his DipWSET (the highest level of wine education through the Wine & Sprits Education Trust.) He’s taking his love of wine, education, and sustainability and crafting some incredible hands-on classes for you.
In addition to education, Andy can regularly be found in the shop where he’s ready to help you find the perfect special occasion or everyday wine.
andy@portlandwinecellar.com