The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Karl Weichold of Stoller Wine Group. In this interview, Karl talks about his college experience in Texas, where he was introduced to the wine world while waiting tables at an Italian Restaurant. After working for a few wineries in Texas, he made his way to Oregon. Karl speaks about the differences between the Texas and Oregon wine industries and describes his time working at...

This interview is with Kate Ayres of Penner-Ash Wine Cellars. In this interview, Kate speaks about her education and training in the industry and goes over various jobs she’s worked. She describes her first harvest and what it was like creating memories with her crew. She goes over what it’s like working in different places and how winemaker’s style can vary. She also tells some fun stories, inclu...

This interview is with Kate Claunch of Antica Terra Winery. In this interview, Kate speaks about how a love for food and Europe led her to begin her wine education. She talks about beginning her Sommelier career with the esteemed Yellowstone Club Ski Resort in Montana where she learned the ins and outs of the trade and eventually became lead Sommelier. She describes her time spent studying, travel...

This interview is with Kathleen Willcox, wine writer. In this interview Kathleen describes growing up in Germany and tells of her interest in wine and journalism blossoming over the years. She describes starting out writing for her local newspaper, moving to New York, and later working as a freelance writer. Kathleen speaks about what drew her to wine and journalism and how it continues to interes...

This interview is with Kathryn Hermann of 00 Wines. In this interview, Kathryn speaks about her upbringing, and how growing up surrounded by nature affected her understanding of wine. Her careers in marketing, product management, and software development led her to her current role at 00 Wines. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Kathryn's home in Carlton on August 19, 2021.

This interview is with KC Marold of Winderlea Vineyard and Winery. In this interview, KC speaks about her time at Linfield, specifically her time studying abroad and landing her first job in a tasting room. She talks about gaining experience in the wine industry, including her first harvest, interning in New Zealand, and working in the lab. She also talks about her experience selling wine, meeting...

This interview is with Kerry McDaniel Boenisch. In this interview, Kerry shares what it was like growing up on a vineyard, and how it influenced her to stay in the wine business. She is the owner of DirtVineWine, which provides media and communications for the food and beverage industry. Kerry is also an author, consultant, and more. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in Dundee, Oregon o...

This interview with Kevin and Carla Chambers focuses on their time in the Oregon wine industry. In the interview they talk about how they got into wine, the different roles they took on in the industry and the wine culture in Oregon. This interview took place in the Austin Reading Room at Linfield College on April 21, 2016 by Rich Schmidt and Jordan Hitchcock.

This interview is with Kimberly Conyers of BitCork. In this interview, Kimberly speaks about her experiences with Oregon Wine - the good and the bad. She talks briefly about her life before wine and then goes over all the jobs she’s had in the industry, including her work at Eola Hills, BitCork, Archer, and Pioneer Packaging. She describes her work on the buying side, selling side, and packaging s...

This interview is with Kirk Sutherland of Erde Wines. In this interview, Kirk talks about his experience with wine and his journey into the Oregon wine world. He speaks about developing his palate, initially through coffee and later through wine and wine tastings. He goes over what it was like living on the East Coast and how that experienced compared after moving to Oregon. He describes his wine...

This interview is with Kristen Marchesi of Beck Family Estates. In this interview, Kristin talks about growing up around wine and eventually entering the industry herself. She goes over some over her original interests, including theater and the culinary world, and explains how she began working for her dad, who was running a winery. She describes what it was like working as the daughter of the co...

This interview is with Larry Ferar of Soderstrom Architects. Larry talks about his education and path into architecture, and how a chance meeting with David Adelsheim led him down the road of designing wineries and tasting rooms. Larry talked about the challenges of designing wine buildings, and the research that he undertook along the way, as well as the changes in what clients want from winery s...

This Oral History Interview is with Larry Miller of Stangeland Vineyards. Larry talks about how he found an enjoyment for wine, and how his family happened to own a site that was ideal for grape growing. From there, Stangeland was born and slowly grew, first as a vineyard and later as a winery too. Larry also talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry, specifically around him in the Eola-A...

This interview is with Ron Acierto of ōkta Restaurant in McMinnville. In this interview, Ron speaks about his journey from a village in the far north of the Philippines to ōkta, where he has served as the Wine and Beverage Director since its opening six months ago. Ron shared how Filipino culture shaped his approach to hospitality, and how his interest in fine dining and wine began in a retirement...

This interview is with Larry Stone of Lingua Franca. In this interview, Larry takes us through his journey to where he is today: moving from developing a passion for food and wine from a very young age, to his chemistry background, to his work in the humanities, to becoming the best sommelier in the world, and later becoming a Master sommelier. Larry’s knowledge of food and wine takes him to descr...

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rachael Cristine Woody with Lonnie Wright of The Pines 1852. The interview took place at Wright’s home in The Dalles, Oregon on June 15, 2014 and included topics such as the history of his vineyard, his start in the wine industry, and the Columbia Gorge climate. Wright talks about the long history of his vineyard, including...

This interview is with Jeff Lewis of Alexana Winery. In this interview, Jeff speaks about growing up in Kansas and his interest in cooking and industrial design. This led him into the restaurant scene where he was able to design his own restaurant at a young age, and also allowed him to begin to explore the world, including Argentina. Eventually he found his way to Portland and his experience in A...

This interview is with Leigh and Ceille Campbell, and Tracy and Andy Parks of Campbell Lane Winery. Leigh and Ceille talk about finding the property and planting the vineyard, and tell stories of the early days. Leigh talks about how he found grapes, and how he found mentors and colleagues in the industry. Tracy (Leigh and Ceille's daughter) and Andy then talk about expanding the operation into wi...

This interview is with Leigh Brown of Lolati Wines. In this interview, Leigh speaks about her upbringing and life before wine, and her experience in the music industry as a professional harpist. She shares how she was introduced to the wine industry and what she’s learned in the process of creating her brand. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at on June 2, 2022.

This interview is with Maggie Harrison of Antica Terra and is in two parts. In part one, Maggie talks about her life before wine, including travel and work in international relations and conflict resolution. She also talks about learning about wine by working in fine dining, and becoming enamored. Deciding that she had to try her hand at making wine, Maggie tells of finding her way to California a...

This interview is with Marcus Glaze of Lavinea Wines. In this interview, Marcus speaks about his slow, steady growth in the wine industry, finding wine by accident and working his way through, including his formal wine education and how he came to work with Isabelle Meunier at Lavinea. He also talks about his other career in the music industry, the evolution of his music and his band. Balancing tw...

This interview is with Mark Bosko of Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery. In this interview, Mark speaks about his path in the Oregon Wine Industry and why he went into the business side of wine. He talks about his first jobs in the industry and what skills he picked up through his education and training. Later, he goes over his role as general manager at Alexana and what a typical day looks like a...

This interview is with Mark Royer of Royer Vineyards. In this interview, Mark speaks about his journey in the wine industry, which includes his time spent as a wine banker, part-owner of a wine merchant business, and most recently a vineyard owner. He talks about Royer Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills and what it was like finding and purchasing the land. He goes on to describe his grape growing p...

This interview is with Meg Rulli of Flipturn Cellars. In this interview, Meg speaks about her business background, and how she got her foot in the door of the Oregon wine industry, as well as her new brand Flipturn and what she hopes for the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at her home in Portland on December 8, 2021.

This interview is with Megan Markel of Well-Played Wines. Megan talks about her careers in politics, nonprofits and various parts of the wine industry, including time as a national sales manager and her new role at Willamette Valley Wineries Association. She also talks about launching her new label and what has gone into that. Megan's unique perspective on the industry is also explored, as she tal...