Melissa Burr, Winemaker

Melissa was raised in the Willamette Valley and, after completing her BS degree, studied winemaking at Chemeketa and fermentation science at OSU. She came to Stoller in 2003 after working as a harvest hand at several local wineries and as the production winemaker at Cooper Mountain for three harvests.

Melissa enjoys the creative and natural process of winemaking and appreciates that Oregon's wine industry is constantly evolving, pushing her to learn more about her craft.

melissab@stollervineyards.com

Noah Bieszczad, Cellar Master

Noah Bieszczad joined Stoller in winter of 2007 as cellar master. He is happy to combine his many interests into a career working with wine, thriving on the diversity and challenges the wine business presents.   From Ohio, Noah has worked at wineries in France, Germany, Michigan, and Washington.   In his free time, he enjoys cooking, walking, and exploring Oregon.  

noah.bieszczad@stollervineyards.com

Kirk Nelson, CFO and General Manager

Kirk Nelson has been involved with the wine industry since the early 90s, working with everything from finance to the sales side of the business. Kirk is a native Oregonian.

kirkn@stollervineyards.com

Cory Davis, Sales Manager

Cory Davis has been Stoller's local and national sales manager since the fall of 2005. Cory came to love Pinot Noir during three years in France and moved to Oregon in the mid-90s, drawn by the natural beauty and the burgeoning potential of the Pacific Northwest wine scene. Prior to joining Stoller, he worked as a distributor of some great wines of the world, broadening his palate and his curiosity about all things oenological.

Cory lives in Portland with his dog, Sherpa.

coryd@stollervineyards.com

Grace Cargni, Consumer Sales and Event Manager

Grace joined Stoller in the summer of 2005. She oversees wine and retail sales at the winery and coordinates our events, tours, and wine tastings.

Grace was born in Havana, Cuba. She lives in Tualatin with her husband Dave and their two children, Gianncarlo and Adriana.

Grace is fluent in Spanish, so when you stop by the winery be sure to say "Hola!"

gracec@stollervineyards.com

Mich Nelson, Tasting Room Supervisor

Mich moved to Portland in 2003 from New York City, where she had lived for 17 years. Mich is an avid foodie and wine enthusiast and Oregon's world-class food and wine culture was a major draw.   She has visited wineries in Italy, France, Spain, Australia, South Africa, and all over the US, even Ohio!  She is currently studying for the WSET Advance Certificate in Wines and Spirits.

Mich speaks Spanish and enjoys international travel.   She lives in Portland with her fiancé Matt, Duncan the blue heeler, and Emma the 18-year-old cat.

michn@stollervineyards.com

Samantha Plante, Bookkeeper

Samantha Plante is a native Oregonian and has been Stoller Vineyard's bookkeeper since the fall of 2005.   She enjoys the inside look she gets at the entire wine-making process, from growing the grapes, to harvest, to processing and bottling.

She enjoys golf and the outdoor activities Oregon has to offer.

samanthap@stollervineyards.com

The Pugs

Pinot Noir (male) & Chardonnay (female) are brother and sister and were born July 1, 1998. They've grown up in wine country and are the winery's mascots. Quite the pair these two!