Owner/Operator

When Bettina first visited Cellardoor in December 2006, she immediately fell in love with the 200-year-old buildings and 68-acre farm. Knowing the Winery was for sale, she realized her longtime dream to run a small business when she became its owner in 2007. Leaving behind a 21-year career at Fidelity Investments managing mutual funds and people, and feeling more reflective after having finished breast-cancer treatment in 2006, Bettina has fully embraced this new chapter in her life. On any given day, you may find her greeting guests in the tasting rooms, driving the tractor or forklifts, or punching down grapes during harvest.

Bettina is dedicated to sharing Cellardoor Winery, Maine wines, and all the beauty of Maine with as many visitors as possible. Toward that end, she founded and is the current president of the Maine Wine Guild and its statewide Wine Trail. She loves to work within the community and serve as an energizing influence, and is very grateful for the recognition her efforts have received. She was named 2010 Townsperson of the Year by the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce, and received the 2011 Maine Tourism Award for Commitment to Tourism Growth.

Bettina has found complete joy in the people she works with and the guests who visit. She wishes everyone to have a highlight every day and hopes a visit to the Winery will provide guests with a wonderful break from the rat race she remembers all too well.

Winemaker

Aaron Peet brings a strong winery background to Cellardoor. Originally from Maine, Peet received professional education and training in Washington state.

After receiving a B.A. in English, Aaron,  inspired by his passion for home winemaking, decided to make the journey west to further his education by studying professional winemaking at the Center for Enology and Viticulture in Walla Walla, Washington. During his time there he worked for Long Shadows Vintners in Walla Walla, which was rated the American “Winery of the Year” by Food & Wine magazine in 2007. He also gained experience at Tertulia Cellars and Woodward Canyon Winery both also located in Walla Walla.

Given Maine’s challenging climate, Peet plans to supplement the newly planted vineyard with interesting varietals from California, Washington, and New York to round out the wine list. He is also excited about the possibilities of making a serious dry blueberry wine.  Ultimately, Peet is thrilled to be back in his home state doing what he loves.

The rest of the Cellardoor Team consists of:

Jasie Costigan, wholesale and events; Josh Harriman, property and vineyard; Tim Neilson, vineyard assistant; Christina Peet, winery assistant; Jeremy Maines, winery assistant; Janice Stein, merchandising; Abby Stocks, numbers and special projects; Daniela Lezcano, merchandising assistant; McKenzie Brown, wholesale partnerships.