Adelsheim Vineyard
Mike Willison is a seasoned professional in the wine industry, currently serving as the National Sales Manager at Adelsheim Vineyard since June 2022, after previously holding the position of Regional Sales Manager. Prior experience includes serving as District Manager - Northwest at Mendocino Wine Co from September 2021 to June 2022, and Director of National Sales at Patton Valley Vineyard LLC from June 2015 to November 2021, focusing on wine sales and marketing. Willison also held the role of Public Relations, Education & Events Manager at REX HILL/A to Z Wineworks, and served as an Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu, where the focus was on curriculum development for industry professionals. Earlier career highlights include the position of Wine Director at Meritage Cafe Wine Bar and a musical background with Island Def Jam Music Group and PolyGram. Educational credentials include a Certificate in Viticulture & Enology from the University of California, Davis, and advanced degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and English with a focus on Creative Writing from Loyola University Chicago.
Adelsheim Vineyard
Adelsheim, located in Newberg, Ore., was founded with an optimistic spirit and a lofty dream: to create world-class Pinot noir and Chardonnay in an undiscovered wine region, the Chehalem Mountains. Since 1971, we have obsessively pursued exceptional wines of place, that celebrate the unique bounty of our estate vineyards. As a founding winery of the Willamette Valley and Chehalem Mountains’ first winery, Adelsheim has played an instrumental role in nearly every aspect of the Oregon wine story. As leaders, we believe it is our duty to be steadfast stewards of this abundant land and to rally our community in support of equity and education. Adelsheim is a LIVE certified sustainable winery, and a seven-time Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery. For more information, visit www.adelsheim.com