Résolu Cellars

What Résolu Cellars does

Résolu Cellars (legal entity NW Wine Works LLC) is a family-owned micro-boutique craft winery based in Hillsboro and Beaverton, Oregon, founded as a hobby in 2007 and operating commercially since 2014 with its first release in April 2016. The business is run by the Nelson family — winemakers Scott and Cameron Nelson and co-owner Kathie Nelson — who produce ultra-premium wines from grapes sourced across two Pacific Northwest AVAs: Willamette Valley (notably Pinot Noir from Tressler Vineyard in Chehalem Mountains) for cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir and Viognier, and Columbia Valley for Bordeaux and Italian-style big reds. The portfolio spans 16+ varietals and blends, with the signature Triomphe (a five-Bordeaux varietal blend aged 38 months from vine to bottle) as the flagship.

The winery operates a direct-to-consumer model with three monetization layers: bottle sales through tasting-room and e-commerce channels, recurring wine club subscriptions (Club du Vin at 10–20% discounts and the capped Staveholder's Club at 15–25% with a 33-member limit), and ticketed experiential events (winemaker dinners at $120 per couple, food-pairing events at $55–$65 per person, monthly wine education classes at $30 per person). Production, cold storage, and an urban wine bar run from The Winery on 4th in Historic Downtown Hillsboro (co-located with Rue Cler Wines since February 2022), with appointments-only operations out of Beaverton. Bottles retail at approximately $28–$48, and shipping is handled in-state via Bottle360 and out-of-state via VinoShipper, subject to standard US dry-state restrictions.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: marketing runs through a blog, MailerLite newsletter, social, Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market pop-ups, regional wine festivals (Forest Grove Uncorked, McMinnville Food & Wine Classic), the Big Bold Red Tour passport across 17 Willamette Valley wineries, and recurring Cellar Club release events. Revenue, funding, and headcount financials are not publicly disclosed; the company is family-funded with no institutional capital identified and operates with 1–10 employees.

Name

Résolu Cellars

Legal name

NW Wine Works LLC

Website

https://resolucellars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Résolu Cellars is a family-owned micro-boutique craft winery in Hillsboro, Oregon, producing ultra-premium Pacific Northwest wines across 16+ varietals, sold direct-to-consumer through a tasting room, two-tier wine club, and ticketed dining and education events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Winery / Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Craft winery production
• Wine club memberships
• Wine tasting experiences
• Pacific Northwest wines
• Winemaking vineyard sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Wines are sold directly to consumers via the tasting room, wine bar, e-commerce (Bottle360 for in-Oregon, VinoShipper for out-of-state), and wine club shipments. Retail pricing per bottle ranges from approximately $28 to $48 depending on varietal.
2. Wine Club Memberships: Two wine club tiers (Club du Vin and Staveholder's Club) with semi-annual (April and October) shipment commitments. Club du Vin offers 6-bottle (10% discount) or 12-bottle (20% discount) commitments. Staveholder's Club offers 6-bottle (15% discount) or 12-bottle (25% discount) commitments. The Staveholder's Club is limited to 33 members.
3. Events and Experiences: Ticketed events including winemaker dinners (Valentine's Dinner at $120 per couple), wine education classes ($30 per person), Italian food and wine pairing events ($55–$65 per person), and virtual tasting events generate revenue alongside wine sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Résolu Cellars is a family-owned micro-boutique craft winery that produces and sells ultra-premium wines sourced from Pacific Northwest vineyards (Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley), including single varietals and proprietary blends such as the Triomphe 5-Bordeaux Blend. The winery distributes directly to consumers through its urban wine bar and tasting room at The Winery on 4th in Historic Downtown Hillsboro, an in-Oregon e-commerce store, out-of-state shipping via VinoShipper, and a recurring two-tier Cellar Club (Club du Vin and Staveholder's Club), supplemented by wine education classes and winemaker pairing dinners.

Product overview

Résolu Cellars is a micro-boutique craft winery and urban wine bar operated by the Nelson family (Scott, Kathie, and Cameron) in Hillsboro, Oregon. The company offers a portfolio of ultra-premium Northwest wines sourced from Oregon and Columbia Valley vineyards, available through direct sales, the wine bar, and two-tiered membership programs (Club du Vin and Staveholder's Club). Core products include single varietal wines and blends, notably the Triomphe 5-Bordeaux Blend. The business operates The Winery on 4th, an urban wine bar featuring flights, glass pours, and bottles, complemented by wine education series, wine-paired dining events, and seasonal club release celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Résolu Cellars Wine Portfolio Ultra-premium Northwest wines sourced from Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley vineyards, comprising 16+ varietals and proprietary blends including Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Blanc de Blancs Sparkling, Rosé Sparkling, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese Super Tuscan Style, Barbera, Vino Barbitivo (Barbera/Primitivo blend), Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, the Triomphe 5-Bordeaux Blend, and Syrah Côte-Rôtie Style. Sold directly to individual consumers via the tasting room, e-commerce, and wine club, with retail bottle pricing from approximately $28 to $48.
• Club du Vin Wine club membership tier with semi-annual (April and October) shipment commitments of either 6 bottles (10% discount) or 12 bottles (20% discount) off retail. Includes complimentary tasting flights for member plus one guest at the wine bar, 10% off on-site purchases, access to club-only and library wines, invitations to club-only events, tours, and barrel tastings, and winemaker dinners, with a minimum one-year commitment or two fulfillments.
• Staveholder's Club Premium tier wine club membership limited to 33 members, with semi-annual shipments of 6 bottles (15% discount) or 12 bottles (25% discount). Includes all Club du Vin benefits plus exclusive wine futures purchases at deep discounts, first access to pre-release wines, complimentary tasting for member plus three guests, and special barrel-stave membership designation at the winery.
• Wine Bar & Tasting Room Experience Urban wine bar and tasting room at The Winery on 4th in Historic Downtown Hillsboro offering flights, glass pours, bottles, and small plates, featuring a rotating selection of Résolu Cellars wines alongside local ciders, beers, and non-alcoholic options. Open Thursday through Sunday with complimentary tasting flights for cellar club members.
• Wine Education Series Monthly ticketed wine education classes hosted in partnership with PDX Wine Events and led by WSET-certified educator Andy McVay at the Résolu Cellars tasting room, covering topics such as Underdog Grapes, the Role of Oak in Winemaking, Life of the Vine, Rosé Renaissance, Tuscan Wine Revolution, and Bordeaux Chronicles. Classes priced at $30 per person and include a credit toward one glass of wine.
• Wine-Paired Dining Events Special ticketed multi-course dining experiences paired with Résolu wines, including the Valentine's four-course dinner with welcome sparkling wine, wine pairings, and live music ($120 per couple, $100 for cellar club members), and the Italy Uncorked five-course Italian tasting menu paired with five Résolu wines ($65 per person with wine, $55 without), hosted by winemaker Scott Nelson with guest chefs and partners.
• Triomphe 5-Bordeaux Blend Signature Bordeaux-style blend combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, reflecting a 38-month journey from vine to bottle. The 2018 vintage (25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 13% Malbec) won Gold at the 2022 McMinnville Food & Wine Classic and is recommended as a pairing with chocolate desserts and bold-flavored dishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award recognition at 8+ competitions across multiple vintages including Gold Medal at 2022 McMinnville Food & Wine Classic for 2018 Triomphe and Gold at First Taste Oregon for 2014 Barbera.
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Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Customized Journeys (Alessandra Gardino)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Collaborative partnership for the Italy Uncorked pairing event series. Customized Journeys, a travel company specializing in immersive small-group experiences combining local culture, food, wine, and insider access, co-hosts Italian-themed food and wine pairing events at Résolu Cellars with chef Vincenzo Nunzi and winemaker Scott Nelson. Customized Journeys also previews handcrafted 2027 Italian journeys for event attendees.
• Chef Vincenzo NunziminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Italian chef born and raised near Florence, collaborated with Résolu Cellars to create the Italy Uncorked event — five-course Italian tasting menu paired with five Résolu wines. Chef Nunzi brings authentic regional Italian culinary traditions and cultural storytelling to the winery experience.
• FG AmoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Culinary partner for the Valentine's Dinner Experience at Résolu Cellars (February 2026). FG Amore provides a four-course house-made dinner paired with Résolu wines, creating a ticketed winemaker dinner experience at $120 per couple ($100 for cellar club members).
• PDX Wine Events (Andy McVay, dipWSET)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Wine education partnership hosting monthly wine education classes at Résolu Cellars. PDX Wine Events, led by WSET-3 certified Andy McVay (dipWSET), delivers engaging wine education covering topics such as Underdog Grapes, Role of Oak in Winemaking, Rosé Renaissance, Tuscan Wine Revolution, and Bordeaux Chronicles. Classes are held 3rd Thursdays, 6–7:15pm, at $30 per person including credit toward one glass of wine.
• Big Bold Red Tour (17 Willamette Valley wineries)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2022Semi-annual wine club perk — the Big Bold Red Tour runs the entire month of April, featuring 17 participating Willamette Valley wineries including Résolu Cellars. Club members receive a passport and can collect stamps at participating wineries for raffle entries. Participating wineries include Barking Frog, Bravuro Cellars, Cathedral Ridge Winery, Chris James Cellars, Cliff Creek Cellars, Cougar Crest Winery, Distaff Winery, J Rallison Cellars, K&M Wines, Mystic Wines, Parrett Mountain Cellars, Purple Cow/VinTyr, Remy Wines, Rizzo Winery, Terra Vina, and Zerba Cellars.
• Rue Cler Wines (Aaron & Angela Price)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Co-tenant partnership at The Winery on 4th (260/262 SE 4th Avenue, Hillsboro). Rue Cler Wines, founded in 2019 by Aaron & Angela Price, shares the historic building with Résolu Cellars. The shared urban winery space features a wine bar offering both Résolu portfolio wines and Rue Cler Wines for purchase, creating a destination experience in Historic Downtown Hillsboro.
• Tressler VineyardcoreOthersSmall family-owned vineyard located just north of Newberg in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, Willamette Valley. Meticulously tended by Gregg & Liz Colwell. Résolu sources Pinot Noir from Tressler, which produces a consistent wine that customers love. The fruit yields an award-winning Oregon Pinot Noir aged 22 months in oak.
• Willamette Valley Wineries (Cellar Club share exchanges)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRésolu Cellars periodically exchanges wine club shares with Willamette Valley wineries, giving cellar club members access to wines from partner producers and expanding the tasting experience beyond Résolu's own portfolio.
• VinoShippercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party compliance shipping platform used by Résolu Cellars for out-of-state wine orders. Handles age verification, regulatory compliance, and shipping logistics for states where Résolu cannot ship directly. Offers flat-rate shipping on 6 and 12-bottle orders. Enables wine sales to consumers outside Oregon.
• Chemeketa Northwest Wine Studies CenterminorOthersEducational institution with wine studies program. Winemakers Scott and Cameron have poured at Chemeketa's Open House and Barrel Tasting events. Positive feedback received and noted in the Oregon Wine Press, validating the quality of Résolu Cellars wines among peers and mentors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eyrie Vineyards: Oregon pioneer winery producing Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varietals with a tasting room and direct sales. Comparable as a small-scale craft Oregon producer focused on quality and regional identity.
• Ponzi Vineyards: Family-founded Willamette Valley winery known for Pinot Noir and Italian-inspired varietals (similar French/Italian positioning to Résolu). Operates tasting room and wine club with multi-generational winemaker story.
• Domaine Drouhin Oregon: Burgundy-affiliated Oregon winery producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a tasting room experience. Comparable as a French-inspired craft Oregon producer with DTC engagement.
• Beaux Frères: Renowned Willamette Valley Pinot Noir producer with a tasting room and limited allocation model. Directly comparable to Résolu's small-lot, allocation-driven craft positioning.
• Stoller Family Estate: Family-owned Oregon winery with tasting room and wine club in the Willamette Valley. Comparable multi-generational family brand with DTC tasting-room flywheel.
• Erath Winery: Willamette Valley winery offering tasting flights and wine club memberships with a focus on Pinot Noir. Operates in the same DTC craft segment with similar tasting-room and club economics.
• Adelsheim Vineyard: Oregon boutique winery with a wine club, tasting room, and award-winning portfolio. Highly comparable as a Willamette Valley craft producer pursuing direct-to-consumer distribution and member-driven community engagement.
• Winderlea Vineyards: Willamette Valley boutique winery specializing in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a members-only wine club and tasting-room experience. Mirrors Résolu's small-batch, DTC-driven craft model.

Broad incumbents

• King Estate Winery: Large Oregon winery with restaurant, tasting room, and broad DTC distribution. Overlaps with Résolu's Oregon wine positioning and tasting-room experiences, but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Willamette Valley Vineyards: Larger publicly-traded Oregon winery with broad tasting-room and DTC operations across multiple varietals. Overlaps with Résolu on Oregon craft positioning and wine club model but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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