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Stoller Wine Group’s President Gary Mortensen has been named one of the Portland Business Journal’s 2027 Executives of the Year for his continued leadership, strategic vision and contributions to Oregon’s business community. He was previously honored in 2022. 

With the broader wine industry navigating shifting consumer preferences, distribution challenges, and economic uncertainty, Stoller Wine Group continues to invest in its future. As highlighted in a recent Portland Business Journal feature, Mortensen has driven the company’s growth through the acquisition of Elouan, expansion of its vineyard holdings to more than 819 acres across 1,250 acres of farmland, and opening of the Stoller Wine Bar | Bend and Newberg, Chehalem Estate Tasting Room, and the Stoller Experience Center. Recent investments also include the purchase of the neighboring Pamplin property, which will become Chehalem’s new winemaking facility in 2027. 

“The wine industry is navigating a period of significant change, but I’ve always believed that moments like these create opportunities for those willing to think differently,” he says. “Bill Stoller’s vision to build a 200-year company has always been the foundation for our growth. That long-term perspective continues to guide how we invest in our people, brands and future.”