The Business of Wine
An afternoon of wine, wisdom & connections
Join us at Chehalem Estate Tasting Room for an exclusive afternoon of tastings, networking, and behind-the-scenes insight into the business of winemaking.
You’ll hear directly from members of the Chehalem and Stoller teams:
- Katie Santora, head winemaker at Chehalem Winery and current Oregon Executive MBA student, will guide us through Chehalem’s unique winemaking process.
- James Falvey, BS ’03, vice president of business development for Stoller Wine Group, will dive into what it takes to run and grow a successful winery in today’s market.
Enjoy curated wine tastings and light hors d’oeuvres while reconnecting with fellow alumni in this beautiful, brand-new tasting room in the heart of Oregon wine country.
Registration
$25 for Current Students
$30 for Alumni & Guests
Registration includes curated wine tastings and light hors d’oeuvres.
Space is limited – early registration encouraged!
Meet Our Speakers
Katie Santora, OEMBA Class 40
Katie Santora joined Chehalem in 2012 as assistant winemaker. In her eleven-year tenure, Katie has facilitated every aspect of the winemaking process. Her expert knowledge of our vineyard sites and house style made her the perfect candidate to assume the role of winemaker in 2018. In her current position, Katie considers herself a conductor as she empowers her team, ensuring everyone feels happy and productive. Winemaking allows Katie to be in tune with the grapes as they progress through the season, allowing her to have a deeper understanding of the vintage, and the world at large. Originally from Utah, Katie became interested in wine while attending UC Davis where she graduated with a degree in enology and viticulture.
James Falvey, BS ’03
Born and raised in southeast Portland, James holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus in sports marketing from the University of Oregon. After graduating in 2003, James worked for the Portland Trail Blazers, starting in part-time sales and finishing up as the Director of Season Ticket and Premium Sales before joining the Stoller Wine Group in 2013. Serving as the Vice President of Business Development, he’s played an integral part in Stoller becoming a predominate wine brand in the Northwest and has helped the winery go from producing 16,000 cases per year, to closing in on 200,000 cases this year!
This event is open to all UO alumni, UOAA members, faculty, staff, students, families, and their guests.
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