Luke Wylde

Owner & Winemaker, Lares Wines

Hi! I'm Luke Allen Wylde (They/He/X), Owner & Winemaker of Lares Wines and Co-Owner & Winemaker of Statera Cellars. In addition to making natural wines with Organic or Biodynamically farmed fruit, I also only source grapes and apples from vineyards and orchards that are committed to paying living wages and providing some access to healthcare for everyone that works for them, no matter the employee's documentation status.

I live in Portland, Oregon where I also own and solo operate a wine bar for our wines featuring food focused on de-centering whiteness in wine pairing. The wine bar has a vibrant and active event space with a calendar full of queer dance events, wine tastings, and regularly is used to host non-profits for their own fundraising. As a queer person and business owner, it is my desire to provide a space that feels welcoming to all walks of life but is specifically listed as "Queer owned" and as a "Trans Safe Space."