Lisa Callan launched her professional winemaking career by diving headfirst into the highly acclaimed WSU enology program in 2010. From there she embarked on whirlwind journey working as a production intern at a prestigious Woodinville winery that taught her the hands-on skills of critical winemaking with a focus on structured, well balanced wine. From there she honed her talents as an assistant winemaker at another Woodinville establishment before striking out on her own under the Callan Cellars label. Callan Cellars is proud to showcase wines made from grapes sourced from some of Washington’s preeminent vineyards located in the Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and most recently, Lake Chelan AVAs, where Lisa and her husband Mike have recently opened up their second tasting room.

Not all Damsels are in distress. Our Damsel, winemaker Mari Womack, seems to have things pretty well in hand. Damsel Cellars is a boutique winery in Woodinville, Washington, owned and operated by Mari Womack with the support of her family and friends. She spent several years in the restaurant business and transitioned to working in Washington wineries such as Obelisco, Baer and as the assistant winemaker at Darby Winery. Our Damsel is cleverly blending sophistication with a playfulness and joy that comes from doing what she loves. Now releasing her third vintage, our Damsel is amassing a loyal following and Damsel Cellars is quickly becoming a winery to watch.

LaShellé Wines stands as one of the few Black Female-Owned wineries in Washington State. Situated in Woodinville's Warehouse District, we are a boutique winery dedicated to offering top-quality wines in a warm and inviting setting. We are fueled by our love for family, fun, and the creation of unforgettable moments accompanied by exceptional wines.

Winemaker/Master Distiller Lenora Thelen Winemaker and Master Distiller Lenora Thelen's adventure began in 2010 when she started working in a retail wine and spirits department. "At the time I didn't drink, but felt that I should know more about what I was selling. At first I read the front and back of the labels. Then I decided I should taste some of the bottles to get a better idea of what the descriptions on the labels meant. The first wine I tried was Moscato from Northern Italy. I was shocked at how sweet it was. Then I tried Riesling, which was also sweet. So I decided to try Rose', but I was puzzled by all the shades of pink. Which one should I pick? So I went back to reading the labels and discovered all the different grape varieties that went into the different Rose's. It wasn't long before I was exploring reds such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. I started to ask a lot of questions and read everything I could get my hands on about wine and grapes." To learn even more about wine, in 2015 Lenora started to volunteer at Wilridge. "I would volunteer on my days off: cleaning tanks, topping up barrels, stomping grapes, hauling hoses, punching down fermentations, bottling and pouring at events. It did not matter what I got to do, I was so thrilled to be part of the wine creation process. I was a true Cellar Rat and proud of it." In 2021 Lenora was offered a full time position as Assistant Winemaker at Wilridge. "It was hard to leave retail and all my friends, but I could not pass up this opportunity. Eventually, in addition to winemaking, I also took over operation of the Wilridge Alembic Pot Still. While I have now been promoted to Winemaker and Master Distiller, I still feel like a Cellar Rat because there is always more to learn. I owe this job to Wilridge founder Paul Beveridge and my family who believed in me, put up with my long hours, and supported my dream of making fabulous Washington wine and spirits.”