ABout Liska.

Founded in 2021 by Chris Butler and Draga Zheleva, and named after our German Shephard, LISKA is an exploration of the varietal diversity found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From the saline focus of Heceta White, to the youthful light of Gamay noir, each wine has a precision and purity of fruit that is refreshing, playful and intentional.

Each wine also feature a unique label design, created by Draga to complement the wine inside. Original linocut prints are available through our Wine & Art Club, as well as at in-person events.

Wine & Art Club.

We invite you to become part of our Wine and Art Club, an exclusive opportunity to experience our wines directly from us. By joining, you’ll have access to our limited releases—available only through the club—and receive twice-yearly shipments featuring our curated wines along with original artwork.

This club is our way of sharing our passion for wine and art with you directly, without intermediaries, offering a personal connection to every bottle and piece of art we create.

Learn more

  • Resident Artist/Founder

    Draga graduated with a B.S. in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis in 2017, and has made wine in Napa Valley, Germany’s Mosel region, Western Australia and Oregon. In addition to being our resident artist, Draga is a Ph.D Candidate at Oregon State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Biological & Ecological Engineering.

  • Winemaker/Founder

    Chris started his career in winemaking as a student at Oregon State University, where he earned B.S. degrees in Microbiology and Food Science. Following harvests in Washington and New Zealand, Chris completed an M.S. in Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis in 2017. He subsequently made wine in Germany’s Mosel region, Margaret River, Australia, and Oregon.

    Chris is currently the Associate Winemaker at Cristom Vineyards in the Willamette Valley.