Full Name
Wallace McKeel
Job Title
General Manager
Company
Raptor Ridge Winery
Speaker Bio
Wallace joined the Raptor Ridge team in March 2021 as National Sales Manager. With relationships as her currency, Wallace is committed to the importance of building strong ties with wholesalers, distributors, and wine-lovers across the nation. She proudly informs wine professionals and consumers about the quality, care, and intention forming the bedrock of Raptor Ridge’s winemaking program. Wallace has swiftly made strides in learning all aspects of sales at Raptor Ridge, and in the spring of 2022 earned the title of General Manager.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Wallace discovered her passion for wine while working in the boutique bottle shops and legendary dining rooms of New Orleans. This 10+-year beverage industry veteran earned wine certifications, transitioning into wine distribution program management and sales. Wallace is a Certified Specialist of Wine, a Hospitality Beverage Specialist, a Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) level two award-holder, and a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist.

In 2018, Wallace worked as a Harvest Intern in Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains AVA and quickly caught the Oregon bug. In 2020, Wallace worked as a harvest intern for Raptor Ridge learning the intricacies of the winemaking process. In her spare time, Wallace enjoys yoga, hiking, camping, cooking, and entertaining while exploring her new Willamette Valley home.
Wallace McKeel