Best The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Laurent Percheron: Oral History Interview 55:42

3h ago55:42

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This interview is with Laurent Percheron of Andante Vineyard. In this interview, Laurent speaks about growing up in France and around wine, but never anticipating it being his path in life. He then talks about his first wine experience and diving headlong into viticulture and enology. From there, Laurent talks about traveling to work in wine, meeti…

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Erin Percheron: Oral History Interview 46:18

4h ago46:18

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This interview is with Erin Percheron of Andante Vineyards. In this interview, Erin speaks about learning about wine, first on the tasting room side and later in production after graduating from the University of Oregon. After working in a tasting room, she found a passion for wine and diverted into winemaking. She talks about traveling around the …

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Dustin Wyant: Oral History Interview 1:29:37

22h ago1:29:37

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This interview is with Dustin Wyant of Park & Main restaurant. In this interview, Dustin speaks about following a hospitality path that led him to starting a restaurant in Carlton. After an early career selling wine at Willamette Valley Vineyards, Dustin talks about running the food and hospitality program at a resort in Glacier National Park and a…

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Andy Fortgang: Oral History Interview 1:28:05

1d ago1:28:05

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This interview is with Andy Fortgang of Le Pigeon, Canard and Flor. In this interview, Andy speaks about growing up in New York City and developing an interest in food, wine, and restaurants. He describes how he came to work at Gramercy Tavern and how that launched his career. Later, Andy talks about how he came to Portland, and became involved wit…

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Mark Gotelli: Oral History Interview 1:10:20

2d ago1:10:20

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This interview is with Mark Gotelli of Heavenly Creatures. In this interview, Mark talks about his life and love for all things wine and poetry. Mark shares about his early life and growing up in the suburbs of California. He goes on to talk about how he discovered his passion and love for wine. He dives into how it was not one moment where he fell…

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Jillian Bradshaw: Oral History Interview 1:06:28

7d ago1:06:28

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This interview is with Jillian Bradshaw of Beaux Frères. In this interview, Jillian talks about her journey in finding Oregon and wine. Jillian dives into her early life and growing up in New York. She shares about her early desires to live in a city and how those desires eventually shifted. Jillian goes on to talk about how she ended up in Oregon …

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Brian Loehr and Noelle Hori: Oral History Interview 53:43

7d ago53:43

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This interview is with Brian Loehr and Noelle Hori of Amphora Wine Merchants in Portland. In this interview, Brian and Noelle speak about their respective paths to wine before they met in San Francisco, and about how they came to Portland to start their wine shop. The couple talks about the trials and triumphs of starting a small wine business, inc…

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Adam Rose: Oral History Interview 1:59:07

8d ago1:59:07

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This interview is with Adam Rose of Great Mountain Vineyard. In this interview, Adam dives into all things wine and how he found his way to Oregon and planting a vineyard. Adam dives into life growing up and all his career passions that eventually led him to find wine. Adam originally wanted to pursue a career that would lead him away from agricult…

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Aaron Kendall: Oral History Interview 1:14:49

8d ago1:14:49

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This interview is with Aaron Kendall of Compris Vineyard. In this interview, Aaron speaks about finding his way into the wine industry by being attracted to the hard work, adrenaline and camaraderie. The chance to travel and work was exciting, and Aaron eventually found his way to Oregon. From there, Aaron talks about his work at Adelsheim, then Be…

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Jon Casteel: Oral History Interview 56:40

14d ago56:40

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This interview is with Jon Casteel, owner of Casteel Custom Bottling. In this interview, Jon dives into all things wine, equipment, and bottling. Jon talks about life growing up as a Casteel. He shares how wine has always been a huge constant in his life, but his passion has always been with equipment rather than winemaking. He then goes on to talk…

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Chris Czarnecki: Oral History Interview 45:17

17d ago45:17

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This interview is with Chris Czarnecki, head chef and owner of the Joel Palmer House Restaurant. In this interview, Chris dives into all things truffles, wine, and Nicolas Cage. Chris talks about growing up in the restaurant industry and shares some of his core memories. He goes on to talk about backpacking around Europe in his twenties and how he …

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Sebastian Traviesa: Oral History Interview 58:52

17d ago58:52

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This interview is with Sebastian Traviesa of Sunridge Nurseries. In this interview, Sebastian talks about all things agriculture, vines, and adaptation. Sebastian shares about his growing up in Chile. He talks about his time spent at a university in Chile learning about agriculture. Sebastian then goes on to share about his time in France. He talks…

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Cameron & Bernadette Bower: Oral History Interview 52:18

19d ago52:18

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This interview is with Cameron & Bernadette Bower of Ghost Hill Cellars. In this interview, Cameron & Bernadette dive into all things life and wine. Early in the interview, the Bowers dive into their time before Ghost Hill Cellars. Cameron shares about his time spent in the Air Force as well as his days as an engineer. Bernadette talks about growin…

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Peter Liem: Oral History Interview 1:56:36

29d ago1:56:36

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This interview is with Peter Liem. In this interview, Peter shares about his life and winding wine journey that led to France, Champagne, and books. Peter shares about his early life and regales us with tales about his European travels and how wine was entwined with these trips. He dives into his discovery of Burgundy and how this region and wine s…

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Arron Bell: Oral History Interview 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

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This interview is with Arron Bell of Domaine Drouhin. In this interview, Arron shares about his journey to finding wine and the many adventures his path has led him on. Arron shares about being raised in Oregon and how that led him to Hawaii and California for a time. He talks about getting his degree in Philosophy and how his restaurant jobs throu…

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Danell and Kipp Myers: Oral History Interview 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

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This interview is with Danell and Kipp Myers of Anacréon Winery. In this interview, Danell and Kipp dive into their lives before and after wine. The couple talks about their early lives and all that led them to each other and Oregon. Danell shares about being born in Colorado and moving to Utah early in her life. Kipp then shares about being adopte…

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Jordan Michelman: Oral History Interview 1:22:05

1M ago1:22:05

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This interview is with Jordan Michelman. In this interview, Jordan speaks about his many careers. From music to all things coffee, Jordan talks about his winding path that led him to find wine. Jordan talks about growing up in Washington, but being raised by New Yorkers. He shares about his high school drama era and how his passion for music led hi…

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César Medina Maldonado: Oral History Interview 1:38:56

2M ago1:38:56

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This interview is with César Medina Maldonado. In this interview, César speaks about the entwined journey of finding both himself and wine. He goes on to share how wine has always been there for him during his major adult-life milestones. César talks about his early life and how he found himself with a degree in Audio Production & Design. He then d…

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Peter Gibson: Oral History Interview 50:41

2M ago50:41

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This interview is with Peter Gibson of Wine Market Journal. In this interview, Peter speaks about discovering his love for wine and how that guided him through his journey to finding a role in the wine industry. He first dives into his childhood and growing up in Virginia. Peter shares how he was introduced to the world of wine through his brother …

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Becky Potter: Oral History Interview 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

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This interview is with Becky Potter of Meraviglioso. In this interview, Becky talks about her journey from nursing to finding wine. She dives into her first introduction with wine and how she found herself owning a vineyard and producing wine. Becky talks about being born and raised in Oregon and how she found her significant other, Terry. She goes…

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Michael Bockstahler & Mariel Hartley: Oral History Interview 1:35:47

2M ago1:35:47

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This interview is with Michael Bockstahler & Mariel Hartley of Guerrilla Wine Company. In this interview, Michael & Mariel dive into their wine journey and creating their own label. The couple dives into their earlier lives and what it was like growing up for each of them. They then share how they met right before Covid and what lock-down was like …

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Ed Fus: Oral History Interview 1:31:03

3M ago1:31:03

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This interview is with Ed Fus of Angelvine. In this interview, Ed talks about his journey to wine and how he found himself in the industry without any formal training. Ed dives into how he was born and raised on the East Coast. He goes on to talk about his college days and how he ended up spending ten years in Denver as an Environmental Consultant.…

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Marissa Kipp: Oral History Interview 52:10

3M ago52:10

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This interview is with Marissa Kipp of Cru and Domaine. In this interview, Marissa speaks about finding a passion for wine through education and service, especially as it gave her a chance to compete against herself to learn more and more about the world of wine. She talks about her time working in all aspects of food, wine, and hospitality, with e…

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Amael Orrego: Oral History Interview 1:29:51

3M ago1:29:51

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This interview is with Amael Orrego of Benton-Lane Winery. In this interview, Amael shares his wine journey and how he found himself in Oregon after growing up in Chile. Amael talks about his childhood and growing up in rural Chile. He reminisces about the countryside and his family. He then shares how these factors drove him to find a profession i…

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Don Heistuman: Oral History Interview 1:12:12

3M ago1:12:12

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This interview is with Don Heistuman. In this interview, Don shares his journey, first paved with music, to wine and where wine has led him. Don dives into being born in Portland and raised in Washington. He talks about his early love for food, sociology, music, and culture. He then shares how all of his passions and experiences led him to the wine…

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Joel Sokoloff Oral History Interview 1:26:07

4M ago1:26:07

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This interview is with Joel Sokoloff. In this interview, Joel talks about how he found farming and how that led him to wine. Joel dives into how he grew up in the suburbs of Illinois and how he found farming later in life. He shares why he loves the industry, the family, and the tight-knit community Joel then talks about how his passion for farming…

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Aldie Howard: Oral History Interview 59:34

4M ago59:34

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This interview is with Aldie Howard. In this interview, Aldie speaks about his life before wine, which included time in the Navy sailing to all parts of the world, and in public service in Oregon and Alaska. While in Oregon, he talked about meeting Charles Coury, Dick Erath, Myron Redford, Barney Watson and other early Oregon winemakers. Aldie talk…

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Dillon Glusker: Oral History Interview 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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This interview is with Dillon Glusker of Prufrock Wines. In this interview, Dillon talks about all things tea, chocolate, and wine. He shares about his journey to finding wine and how he fell in love with both tea and chocolate along the way. Dillon dives into how he has always loved specialty foods and flavors. He also shares how he wanted to “use…

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David Heatherbell: Oral History Interview 1:09:16

4M ago1:09:16

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This interview is with David Heatherbell, former enology professor at Oregon State University. In this interview, David speaks about how he found wine through his love for science. David shares about his time growing up overseas, but how he has always been connected to the Pacific Northwest through his father. He goes on to talk about getting his P…

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Phil London: Oral History Interview 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

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This interview is with Phil London of Cameron Winery. In this interview, Phil speaks about both his journey to finding wine and Oregon. He shares about everything from the wine castles of California to finding his place in Oregon. Phil shares about his wine journey in California and all the travels and adventures it led him on. He then dives into w…

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Justina Bice: Oral History Interview 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

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This interview is with Justina Bice of Patton Valley Wines. In this interview, Justina speaks about how she knew wine was going to be her path in ninth grade, though she didn't know what route she would take. An internship with the Idaho Wine Board and a desire to be in Oregon led her to working at Patton Valley 2015. She talks about her work in Or…

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Joe Padulo: Oral History Interview 2:05:51

5M ago2:05:51

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This interview is with Joe Padulo of Portland Wine Storage. In this interview, Joe speaks about his journey to finding wine and where the industry has led him. Joe talks about what first drew him to wine and how he made a business of creating cool spaces to store and enjoy wine. Joe dives into growing up on the east coast and how he eventually foun…

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Justin Litwin: Oral History Interview 58:33

5M ago58:33

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This interview is with Justin Litwin of Oregon State's Woodhall III Vineyard. In this interview, Justin speaks about how he found his way to being the vineyard manager for Oregon State University's vineyard. He talks about joining the Navy after high school and some of his experiences working on a submarine, then coming to Oregon State and learning…

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David Hunter: Oral History Interview 1:27:09

5M ago1:27:09

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This interview is with David Hunter of Cru and Domaine. In this interview, David speaks about discovering a passion for wine, service, and wine education while working in the Bay Area. He talks about starting to learn about wine and feeling the need to pursue his education by studying in the Court of Master Sommeliers. Later, he talks about coming …

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Tom Danowski: Oral History Interview 1:10:12

6M ago1:10:12

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This interview is with Tom Danowski of the Oregon Wine Board. In this interview, Tom speaks about his work before wine with brands like Coca-Cola, Starbucks and Kraft Foods, and his introduction to wine when he took a position with Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington. He discusses his excitement at returning to the Northwest after growing up in Ore…

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James Osborne: Oral History Interview 1:33:31

6M ago1:33:31

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This interview is with James Osborne of Oregon State University (OSU). In this interview, James speaks about his time studying wine in his native New Zealand and his path to becoming a professor of Wine Microbiology at OSU and director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI). With his interest in wine stemming from his passion for microbiology…

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Rob Clarke: Oral History Interview 59:10

6M ago59:10

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This interview is with Rob Clarke of Terrapin Cellars. In this interview, Rob speaks about finding wine as a career change, and the many opportunities afforded to him by pursuing wine education through Chemeketa Community College. Rob then talks about starting and growing a vineyard management company, and the circumstances that led to him beginnin…

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Tom Mortimer: Oral History Interview 2:10:48

6M ago2:10:48

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This interview is with Tom Mortimer of Le Cadeau Wines. In this interview, Tom speaks about learning about wine as a consumer and collector before being taken in by the Willamette Valley and deciding to purchase property here. Once the property spoke to him, he knew he had to plant grapes and, later, produce wine. Tom talks about all the learning m…

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Katy Armes: Oral History Interview 1:21:47

6M ago1:21:47

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This interview is with Katy Armes of Scissortail Wine Tours. In this interview, Katy speaks about growing up in Oklahoma and attending Oklahoma State University, where a couple of life-changing conversations led her into wine and hospitality. From there, she talks about her impulsive move to the Willamette Valley and the number of roles she's had i…

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Joe Chepolis & Carmen Nydegger: Oral History Interview 57:24

7M ago57:24

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This interview is with Joe Chepolis & Carmen Nydegger of Sound and Vision Wines. In this interview, Joe and Carmen speak about their lives before wine, meeting each other, and starting down the path of creating their own wine brand. They discuss how they found themselves in the Rogue Valley and how they got their first grapes to work with, as well …

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Alex Fortson: Oral History Interview 1:27:11

7M ago1:27:11

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This interview is with Alex Fortson of Twill Cellars. In this interview, Alex speaks about his early work in photojournalism and his growing interest in wine. A chance meeting with Chris Dickson of Twill Cellars led him down the path toward working in wine production, and he dove deeper into wine from there. Alex talks about working in wine retail,…

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John Wrigley: Oral History Interview 1:13:55

8M ago1:13:55

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This interview is with John Wrigley of J. Wrigley Vineyards. In this interview, John speaks about finding wine and his path in creating J. Wrigley Vineyards. John shares how he got into wine through beer, even buying a winemaking book from a beer shop. He then dives into how the mysteries and challenges of wine hooked him. John talks about his time…

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Vocal Vines: Andrew Riechers 23:56

9M ago23:56

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Tune in for the fourth episode of the Oregon Wine History Archive’s bonus podcast Vocal Vines. I interviewed Andrew Riechers, of Audeant Wines, and talked about everything from embodying Champagne to harvest bonding abroad. So grab a glass, sit back, and get ready to sip on the juice of the vocal vine Andrew Riechers.…

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Vocal Vines: Travis Todd 26:36

9M ago26:36

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Tune in for the third episode of the Oregon Wine History Archive’s bonus podcast, Vocal Vines. I interviewed Travis Todd, of de la boue wines, and talked about everything from practical jokes to the true escapades of pinot camp! Travis also talked about de la boue wines’ growth and all that has transpired since we last talked to him in 2021. So gra…

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Jessica Miller: Oral History Interview 1:49:06

10M ago1:49:06

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This interview is with Jessica Miller of Little Crow Vineyards. In this interview, Jessica speaks about her journey to finding wine and viticulture. Early in the interview, Jessica shares how wine did not enter her life until college. She dives into her discovery of wine, which happened while she attended Boston University. Jesscia then talks about…

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Vocal Vines: Grant Coulter 14:53

10M ago14:53

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Tune in for the second episode of the Oregon Wine History Archive’s bonus podcast Vocal Vines. I interviewed Grant Coulter, of Hundred Suns Wine, and talked about everything under the sun. From stories being traded like baseball cards to crashing into a canopy, Grant shares it all! So, grab a glass, sit back, and get ready to sip on the juice of th…

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Madeleine Rowan-Davis: Oral History Interview 1:12:44

10M ago1:12:44

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This interview is with Madeleine Rowan-Davis of Atlas Vineyard Management. In this interview, Madeleine speaks about her background in science and starting to work in wine almost on a whim. Her work in hospitality and sales at Bonny Doon Vineyard allowed her to develop a passion and curiosity and led her to study at UC Davis. After getting into vin…

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Sam Stetser: Oral History Interview 1:35:48

10M ago1:35:48

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This interview is with Sam Stetser of Atlas Vineyard Management. In this interview, Sam speaks about his winding path to wine and to Oregon, starting with a childhood interest in agriculture. He describes working in fine dining and doing agriculture and viticulture in Colorado before finding his way to Oregon vineyard management. He also talks abou…

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Chris Thomas: Oral History Interview 1:01:04

10M ago1:01:04

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This interview is with Chris Thomas of Celestial Hill Vineyard. In this interview, Chris speaks about discovering wine and eventually entering the industry. Chris talks about growing up in up-state New York and meeting his wife. He dives into being a CPA by trade, but shares how that career did not stick. Chris then talks about living in Europe and…

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Jim Bernau: Oral History Interview 1:48:56

10M ago1:48:56

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This interview is with Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards. In this interview, Jim speaks about his introduction to wine and his journey through the industry. Jim starts the interview by diving into his childhood introduction to wine, which spurred him and his brother to steal and experiment with their mother’s frozen grape concord concentrat…

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