The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Jason Tosch. In this interview, Jason talks about how he got into wine growing and the various experiences he’s had growing up with Oregon wine and working in the industry. He goes on to speak about his favorite vintage, how he became introduced to LIVE, and some of the challenges that came with learning grape growing. Towards the end of the interview, Jason touches on his r...

This interview is with Dominique Mahe of Furioso Vineyards. In this interview, Dominique describes how he got into wine, the education he received, and his various travels that informed his understanding of wine and winemaking. Dominique then goes on to speak about what it was like coming to Oregon, his current projects, and the similarities and differences between the other wine regions he’s been...

This interview is with Jeanne Feldkamp and Dan Diephouse of Corollary Wines. In this interview, the couple talks about their journey before getting into the wine industry, and how they ended up in Oregon. They speak about the logistics of starting their label and the meaning behind the name, how they’ve adjusted to COVID-19, and how what they find so exciting about sparkling wine here. They then t...

This interview is with Ximena Orrego and Guy Insley of Atticus Wine. In this interview, the couple discuss how they got into wine, specifically in Oregon, how they started their business, and their initial impression of the Oregon Wine Industry. They go on to speak about changes they’ve seen in the industry, as well as what they see within the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt a...

This interview is with Will Hamilton of Violin Wines. In this interview, Will speaks about how he got interested in wine and ended up in Oregon, why he chose Pinot Noir, and how he learned the craft. He goes on to speak about how he started the brand name, why he chose certain grapes to use, and how his wine making philosophy has changed over the years. Towards the end of the interview, will talks...

This interview is with Dr. Will Brown. The interview took place at Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library, on July 30, 2013 and covers topics such as Dr. Brown’s involvement in the wine industry, how wine got started in Oregon, and early wine industry history in Southern Oregon in the 1970s. Dr. Brown recounts how he was first introduced to the enjoyment of wine through an Ohio Children’s Hosp...

This interview is with Vivianne Marks. In this interview, Vivianne talks about how she got started in the wine industry and the education she received at Washington State University. She then speaks about working at ENSO as the assistant winemaker there which has allowed her to create her labels RAM cellars and VIV. Vivianne describes what it’s like being a part of the LGBTQIA community, acknowled...

This interview is with Vincent Fritzsche of Vincent Wine Company. In this interview, Vincent answers the question “why wine,” talking about where his interests came from, his prior career, and how he came to Oregon. He goes on to speak about how he decided to start his own label, started the Portland Wine Project, and his winemaking philosophy. Towards the end of the interview, Vincent reflects on...

This interview is with Vicky and Casey McClellan of Seven Hills Winery and included topics such as the dynamic of being an Oregon and Washington winery, the effects of international marketing on regional cohesiveness, and the diversity of viticulture in the Pacific Northwest. The McClellans discuss how they manage the dynamic of being both an Oregon and Washington winery as well as the potential f...

This interview is with Tyson Crowley of Crowley Wines. In this interview, Tyson speaks about how he first became interested in wine, came to Oregon, and his first impressions of Oregon wine. He goes on to talk about learning winemaking and his winemaking philosophy and what it was like starting his own label. Towards the end of the interview, Tyson touches on changes he’s seen in the Oregon wine i...

This interview is with Tyler Magyar of Monument Wines. In this interview, Tyler speaks about how he knew he wanted to be in the wine industry and how he decided to come to Oregon all the way from New Jersey/New York. He goes on to share his values and goals of Monument Wines, and why they are so special to him. Towards the end of the interview, Tyler reflects on various changes he’s seen within th...

This interview is with Tyler Bradley of Bradley Vineyards. In this interview, Tyler answers the question “why wine,” as he was born into it after his father and mother started in the industry before he was born. He then speaks about rising to the occasion of taking over the family business after his dad, John Bradley, suddenly passed away. He was hesitant at first to come back home, but Tyler stat...

This interview is with Tresider Burns of White Rose Estate. In this interview, Tresider talks about how he got into wine and the previous career he held. He speaks about his decision to move back to Oregon, the various jobs he held, and how he ended up at White Rose. Towards the end of the interview, he touches on where he sees White Rose heading in the future, his views on how the Oregon Wine Ind...

This interview is with Trent Moffett of Moffett Family Vineyards. In this interview, Trent talks about how he grew up around wine, and later found his passion for it and made it his career path. He goes on to speak about his past and what it was like transitioning to owning his family business, the challenges/successes that came with it, and the differences between California and Oregon’s wine ind...

This interview is with Tim Malone of Timothy Malone Wines. In this interview, Tim talks about how he transitioned from music to wine, what it was like working in the beer industry, and and what prompted him to move to Oregon. He speaks about how music and wine go hand in hand together, what it was like starting at Fountainhead Wines and gained experience in distribution, and what was special about...

This interview is with Tim Hanni of Vinotype. He first talks about getting into the wine industry and why he created Vinotype. Tim talks about the changes in the future for the Oregon wine industry and his work to re-educate those who love wine. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield College on November 13, 2017.

This interview is with Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris of Division Winemaking Company and SE Wine Collective. In this interview, Thomas and Kate talk about how they both got interested in wine, the various experiences that helped them get into the industry, and the process in creating their own label and eventually founding SE Wine Collective. They go on to talk about what it has been like to run th...

This interview is Terry Brandborg of Brandborg Vineyard & Winery and covers topics including Terry Brandborg’s involvement in the industry and the designation of Elkton as Oregon’s newest AVA (in 2013). The interview gives insight into Brandborg’s search for the right climate and land for making Pinot, settling on Oregon, and provides speculation on the differences of making wine in California...

This interview is with Ted Gerber of Foris Vineyards. In this interview, Ted talks about how he got into the wine industry, the process that appealed to him about making wine, and why he chose the land he did. He then talks about the learning curves in having a vineyard in his area, what’s special about Southern Oregon in terms of environment and soil, and what it was like putting grapes into the...

This interview is with Steve Wilson. In this interview, Steve talks about how he got into the wine industry after being in the food and beverage industry for a long time. He speaks about his experiences at Salishan, how he learned about wine, the many experiences he gained, as well as what the Oregon Wine Industry looked like when he first entered. He goes on to talk about signing the lease on the...

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the sound and video at times are distorted. This interview is with Stewart Boedecker & Athena Pappas of Boedecker Cellars. They start the interview talking about what drew them to the wine industry and why the decided to make wine in Portland. They then talk about their different styles of winemaking and Athena talks about what it’s like being a businesswom...

This interview is with Steve and Kelley Styring of Styring Vineyards. In this interview, the couple talk about how they got into wine after falling in love with Oregon and eventually moving there. They talk about how they chose the property they reside on, moving from Dallas to Oregon, and how they tread slowly on their path to build an authentic life for themselves and their children. Steve then...

Stephen Cary is the winemaker at Yamhill Valley Vineyards in McMinnville, Oregon. Cary has left many impressive marks on the wine industry during his time thus far, including the founding of the Steamboat Conference and organizing the Burgundy Challenge. He knew early on that a normal 9-5 job was not the right path for him and has since been involved in the industry as a wine seller, buyer and mak...

This interview is with Steve Bickford, John Stehlik, and Don Bickford of Mt. Hood Winery. Topics include growing wine grapes with other fruit, the dynamic between the Oregon and Washington agricultural industries, and the place of the wine industry in Hood River. In the interview, the men discuss dividing the various roles of running both a winery and an orchard as a family business. Much of the f...

This interview is with Sheri Hood of The Pressing Plant Wines. In the interview, Sheri talks about how she got into wine, as well as her experiences in the music industry. She then talks about her education at UC Davis and the various places she travelled to gain experience in the wine industry. Towards the end of the interview, Sheri talks about the decision to start her own label, her choices in...