About Steller’s Cellar
Steller’s Cellar officially opened in June of 2022, but its roots began much earlier than that. While at a family outing at Magic Mountain in the 1990’s with their kids, owners Mark and his wife Wendy requisitioned the official “Steller’s Cellar” shingle from a local artisan and the dream of this special shop began. Now positioned in a sacred spot above the bar, this same shingle hung proudly for seventeen years above the wine department inside Old Town Market, previously owned by the Steller’s since 2004. This unique bottle shop and tasting room stocks hundreds of local hand-crafted wines as well as fine wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Northern California, Oregon and Washington State. Also enjoy Wines from around the World featuring wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, South America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Craft beers are also available both on tap and by the bottle.
Mark and his wife Wendy and their friendly staff invite you to come in and enjoy the casual experience sipping wine or beer in their new place. Come in and see just what “Steller” service is all about.
Meet Our Staff
Mark Steller – Owner
Owner Mark Steller purchased the historic Old Town Market in Old Orcutt in 2004 and curated one of the best selections of local wines in the entire county. After seventeen years of ownership, the opportunity to create a brand-new wine bar became available directly across the street. Steller’s Cellar was born which promises to be an even better venue you may have become accustomed to at the old Market.
Mark’s earlier work history was twenty-three years in management at various local Longs Drug Stores and was manager of the liquor department before he could legally buy alcohol for himself. Having served as Store Manager at stores in Lompoc and Santa Maria, he developed a huge local wine selection when the local wine trade was in its infancy. These forty years of previous work experience fostered relationships with winemakers, vineyard managers, wine brokers, tasting room managers and sales staff that continue to this day.
Now a level one Sommelier, Mark believes that wine is something to cherish and share with friends and family. Says Mark, “I enjoy pouring and selling wine to people that matches their palate and individual need. Yes, it’s great to sell a hundred-dollar bottle but not to a customer who cannot afford or appreciate it. It’s my job to sell wine that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of their taste or budget.
Wendy Steller – Co-Owner
Co-owner Wendy Steller isn’t often found at The Cellar because she owns two other businesses in Old Orcutt; Deja Vu Antiques at the Loading Dock and Steller Home Boutique. You can, however, see Wendy’s influence all over The Cellar with choices in furnishings and decorations all about the shop. Wendy also possesses an excellent palate which helps in the selection of wines on the menu.
Like Mark, she has life-long experience in retail before becoming a local entrepreneur, which included management positions at Long’s Drugs, Robinson’s May, and Sears. Her true talent is an eye for fashion with both clothing and home decoration, and an incredible palate. Both Wendy and Mark invite you all to do what they affectionately call the “Tri-fecta” which is a stop at all three shops in one day.
Andi Keblesh – Sales & Service Director
Meet Andi Keblesh, Sales and Service Director at Steller’s Cellar. Andi has been in the service industry for over 15 years, beginning with catering and restaurant service. She transitioned to the wine industry in 2020, working in Buellton and the Santa Ynez Valley prior to returning to her Orcutt roots. She loves giving local recommendations (especially on Pinot Noir and Grenache). Come by to see her and you’ll understand why so many of her customers become friends.
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