The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

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.

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 grab a glass, sit back, and get ready to sip on the j...

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 finding her niche in viticulture.  Later in the...

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 this vocal vine. 

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 vineyard management and viticulture, Madeleine talks...

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 about the work he does at Atlas, and how the growth of...

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 falling in love with all things Burgundy, Fance. ...

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 concentrate.  Jim also talks about his educational journey,...

This interview is with Alisa Jacobsen of Rare North and Turning Tide. In this interview, Alisa speaks about her wine journey and love for all things agriculture.  During this interview, Alisa dives into growing up surrounded by agriculture in California. Born and raised around all things crops and animals, Alisa talks about her original interests when attending UC Davis, before she found wine. She...

This interview is with Dave Rice of Chehalem Winery. In this interview, Dave speaks about his lifelong interest in wine and how it brought him to his current role.  Dave talks about his career in sales and how it prepared him to work in wine sales and hospitality. He speaks on his initial impressions of the Oregon wine industry and how he's seen it grow and change. And he talks about how his role...

This interview is with Carmine Campione of Possessed Wines. In this interview, Carmine speaks about his wine journey and love for clean enjoyable wine.  Carmine dives into his life before wine, sharing about his childhood in Kentucky and his time spent serving our country. He then speaks about his educational journey where he sought to learn anything and everything about wine. Carmine shares how h...

This interview is with Karl Mecklem of Eagles Nest Reserve. In this interview, Karl speaks about his journey to finding wine and creating his label, Eagles Nest Reserve. Karl talks about his childhood in Oregon and how this influenced his path to wine. He then dives into planting his own vineyard and creating his label. From water challenges to currently only having Pinot Noir to work with, Karl t...

This interview is with John Soares of Lone Wolf. In this interview, John speaks about his introduction to wine and all the steps along the way of his wine journey so far. This includes working in production and vineyards, selling wine, distribution and helping a number of friends in the industry with their projects. John also talks about important travels to Greece, Hungary, France and elsewhere,...

This interview is with Jana McKamey of the Oregon Winegrowers Association. In this interview, Jana speaks about her wine journey and path to finding a career associated with wine. Jana talks about growing up in Wyoming as a Finnish dual citizen, and how she eventually found herself working in international relations and diplomacy. She then dives into her careers, which ranged from being part of th...

This interview is with Kenny & Allison McMahon of Arabilis Wines. In this interview, Kenny and Allison speak about their journey in meeting each other during grad school and later creating Arabilis Wines.  Both Kenny and Allison talk about how they fell in love with wine, whether through sensory for Allison and memories for Kenny. They then talk about how science and research shaped their path...

This interview is with Peter Adesman of Peter William Vineyard. In this interview, Peter speaks about discovering wine at a young age and starting to explore it while pursuing his medical education. Tasting groups and travel helped him engage with and understand the fine wines of the world. After his career brought him back to Medford, he talks about starting Peter William Vineyard, choosing what...

This interview is with Sean Davis of Marshall Davis Wines. In this interview, Sean speaks about his journey to finding a career in wine.  Sean talks about his love for wine as an artistic medium and dives into his previous degrees and endeavors before he found wine. He also dives into some of his current projects, as well as what he hopes to try in the future.  Later in the interview, Sean dives i...

This interview is with Chris Bertshe of Coelho Winery. In this interview, Chris speaks about his path to becoming involved with wine.  Chris dives into growing up in California and his introduction to the California wine scene after college. He also talks about how his accounting and finance degree has come in handy during his wine career.  Later in the interview, Chris talks about the wine indust...

This interview is with Dave & Deolinda Coelho of Coelho Winery. In this interview, Dave & Deolinda speak about meeting while growing up near Tracy, Calif., and becoming high school sweethearts. They talk about farming in California and then moving to Oregon, where they were introduced to wine and bought the property for what is now their home vineyard.  They also talk about their other bus...

This interview is with Jon Foster of Ribbon Ridge Winery. In this interview, Jon speaks about his passion for wine and the journey it has led him on.  Jon shares about growing up in Texas and how he ended up in the Caribbean after college. He dives into where he found a passion for wine and what opportunities and jobs his wine passion led to.  Jon also talks about ending up in Oregon and finding h...

This interview is with Bobby Rowett of Mellen Meyer. In this interview, Bobby speaks about his wine journey and love for sparkling wine.  Bobby dives into his love for wine and the inclusive culture that surrounds it. He talks about his love for science and how it has shaped his wine knowledge and journey. Bobby also shares about his many wine jobs whether related to enology, harvest, cellar work,...

This interview is with Mike and Kristy Thayer of Pete's Mountain Vineyard and Winery. In this interview, Mike and Kristy speak about their interest in viticulture coming from an interest in a rural lifestyle, and planting grapes with the idea of farming and selling them only. Encounters with their neighbors at Campbell Lane Winery and with Laurent Montalieu convinced them to start making their own...

This interview is with Adrian Cornejo of Nueva Aventura. In this interview, Adrian speaks about being introduced to agriculture and then viticulture at an early age, and becoming interested in wine production. He then talks about working at Hiyu Wine Farm and drawing inspiration from their winemaking methods, starting Nueva Aventura with his brother and recently making the move to focus on the bra...

This interview is with Scott Stursa. In this interview, Scott speaks about his background in information technology and history, and how he came to write "Oregon Wine: A Deep-Rooted History." Scott discusses his research and some of the most interesting things he learned, as well as grappling with what he sees as common misconceptions about Oregon wine's history. He also talks about the future of...

This interview is with Alyssa Vera of 00 Wines. In this interview, Alyssa speaks about her upbringing and education, and about discovering wine because her partner was in the wine industry. She talks about her first wine adventures in wine - in Margaret River on the west side of Australia - and being taken in by the idea of wine and community. Next, she talks about returning to Oregon and working...