The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

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, including all the things they didn't know and how the...

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 agriculture and into a city. However, after a time spent...

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 Beaux Freres, and now Compris. He discusses his evol...

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 about how being a self-proclaimed “gear-head” ha...

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 then found himself part of the Army. He then share...

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 about wanting to learn French and how he got invo...

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 growing up on her family’s farm in Oregon and he...

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 style shaped his core values of wine.  Later in the...

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 throughout college introduced him to wine.  Arron then...

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 adopted and raised in Utah. The couple then talks about...

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 him to pursue a career in the music industry. He go...

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 dives into how he found wine and the journey hi...

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 who was a wine steward throughout college. He goe...

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 on to share about all her different careers that...

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 with their full house. Mariel also talks a...

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. Ed then shares how his life began to shift and f...

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 education always being a focus. She also talks abou...

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 in the wine industry.  Amael then dives into findi...

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 industry.  Later in the interview, Don shares wha...

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 led him to wine. Later in the interview Joel tal...

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 talked about working with all these different people,...

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 his palate to make money.” He talks about finding...

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 PhD from OSU and some of his fondest memories from...

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 what led him to Oregon and all he enjoys about the...

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 Oregon, leading up to purchasing (along with winemak...