The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Mark Treick and Helen Avery of Cellar Door Wine Tours. In this interview, the couple discuss how they decided to go into the wine tour business, their formative years, trials, and successes that came with their business. They go on to speak about how their partnership works, the relationships they’ve forged, and their vision for their tour business. Towards the end of the in...

This interview is with Mark Chien, program coordinator at the Oregon Wine Research Institute at Oregon State University. In this interview, Mark discusses how he got into the wine industry, getting an education at UC Davis and learning about viticulture: “it was always about the vineyard.” He then goes on to talk about how he ended up in Oregon, and his initial impressions of the industry, and his...

This interview is with Margaux Wagenmann of Margaux and Co. In this interview, Margaux speaks about how she fell in wine and decided to enter the industry, her various travels, and her decision to start Margaux and Co. Further into the interview, she discusses her brand’s philosophy, her perspective on being a woman in a predominantly male-dominated industry, and what her vision/mission is for it....

This interview is with Marcus Johnson of FLO Brands, LLC. In this interview, Marcus talks about how he got into jazz, and how he developed a passion for playing the piano, leading him to making his first album and having a successful music career. He also discusses his education, and how that informed his work, particularly with FLO Brands. Marcus then goes on to discuss his role in the wine indus...

This interview is with Marc and Jean Stein of Inondé Wines. In this interview, Marc and Jenn share their journey to finding their passion for wine and eventually moving to Oregon and starting their own label. They speak about their experience in and out of the industry, why they chose Chardonnay and Syrah, and the various institutions they’ve been a part of along the way. Towards the end of the in...

This interview is with Maggie Bowman, step-daughter of the late Dick Troon and covers the personal life of Dick Troon, the founder of Troon Vineyard. Bowman recounts her early years at Troon Vineyard and life with Dick Troon and Bowman’s mother, Virginia. This interview was conducted by Rachael Woody at Troon Vineyard’s Carlton Tasting Room on November 8, 2013.

This interview is with Alfred (Mack) McCorquodale of McCorquodale Vineyard and covers topics such as the early wine industry history in the Umpqua Valley and McCorquodale’s involvement in the industry. McCorquodale describes early wine industry events, like “Greatest of the Grape,” and recounts stories of early winemakers in the Umpqua Valley. This interview was conducted with Rachael Woody at the...

This interview is with Lynne Chamberlain of Spofford Station. The interview took place on July 17, 2014 and included topics such as Chamberlain’s move from education to winemaking, her family roots in Walla Walla, and why she made the move from growing mint to growing grapes. Chamberlain discusses growing up in Walla Walla in a third-generation farming family and why she returned after leaving Wal...

This interview is with Elizabeth Chambers, owner of Elizabeth Chambers Cellar and Silvan Ridge Winery. In this interview, she talks about her 25 years in the industry, the start of Elizabeth Chambers Cellar, her love of her mother’s butterflies, and the future of the Oregon wine industry. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt and Stephanie Hofmann at Elizabeth Chambers Cellar on June 23, 20...

This interview is with Kevin Johnson and Beth Klingner, of Dion Vineyard. In this interview, the couple speak about their histories, how they chose the wine industry, and when they decided to start making wine. They go on to speak about various experiences in the industry, the relationships they have with other wineries, and their marketing philosophies. Towards the end of the interview, they spea...

This interview is with Ken Friedenreich, an author who has written about Oregon wine and its history. The interview includes how he got interested in wine, what it’s like to write about wine for a living, the effects that prohibition had on Oregon, and advice for people new to wine. This interview was conducted by Rachael Woody and Camille Weber at the Nicholson Library at Linfield College on Octo...

This interview is with Kelli Gregory of Adelsheim Winery. In this interview, Kelli takes us through her journey to finding wine and how she ended up at Adelsheim as the vineyard manager. She speaks about the education and support she received, what it’s like building relationships with other vineyards, her biggest challenges, and what it’s like to be a woman in this field. Towards the end of the i...

This interview is with Kate Payne Brown. In this interview, Kate discusses how she got into the wine industry and to Oregon, as well as her various experiences she’s gained that has aided in giving her the knowledge that she has today. Kate then talks about the responsibilities she has as a winemaker, how she works with other people doing similar jobs, and how she is still able to showcase her own...

This interview is with Justin, Taylor and Joe King of King Estate. In this interview, the brothers speak about why they chose the family business and how their passions and talents have forged their roles at King Estate. They then go on to talk about their various projects they’ve been a part of, such as the Oregon Solidarity Project. As the interview continues, they discuss the upcoming challenge...

This interview is with Josef and Lilli Fleischmann, owners of St. Josef’s Winery. In this interview, the couple talk about how they moved to the U.S. and later Oregon to plant grapes and finally establishing a winery. They both discuss the difficulties in figuring out their roles within the wine industry, as well as how they came up with the name for their winery. Josef talks about their winemakin...

This interview is with John Mead and Zack Geary from Cellar Ridge Construction. In the interview, they talk about the start of Cellar Ridge, what goes into green building and the different elements of creating a wine building. They also talk about changes in the industry and what is in the future for the Oregon wine and construction industry. This interview was on April 17th, 2017 by Rich Schmidt...

This interview is with John and Ksenija House of OVUM. In this interview, the couple talk about how they got into the wine industry, and how they met each other in college. They then go on to talk about their various experiences with Chehalem and then later deciding to start OVUM, what they want people to get across from their wines, what OVUM means, and their second label known as Big Salt. Towar...

This interview is with John Grochau of Grochau Cellars. In this interview, John talks about how he got into wine, what he was doing prior to it, and what it was like working in the Portland restaurant scene. John then goes on to discuss how he knew he wanted to be in the wine industry, what it was like working in the industry, and what it was like learning about winemaking and eventually starting...

This interview is with John Bradley of Bradley Vineyards, covering topics such as the early wine industry history in the Umpqua Valley, John Bradley’s involvement in the industry, and the designation of Elkton as Oregon’s newest AVA (in 2013). In the interview, Bradley explains why he chose to begin a vineyard in the early 1980s and describes what it was like to plant a vineyard with little viticu...

This interview is with Joseph (Joe) Ginet and Suzanne (Suzi) Ginet, Ginet family descendants and vineyard owners and covers history topics including the early wine industry history in Jacksonville, Oregon, as well as Ginet family history. The Ginets recount their grandfather’s history of immigrating to America and making his home in Jacksonville, Oregon, where he planted and created Plaisance Wine...

This interview is with Joan Drabkin, who has been involved with the Oregon wine industry at multiple times. She talks about being friends with the early wine pioneers, working at Nick’s and being involved with the start of IPNC. Joan also talks about her daughter, Remy Drabkin, being in the wine industry and starting her own winery, Remy Wines. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on June...

This interview is with Jim Fischer and Jenny Mosbacher of Fossil and Fawn. In this interview, the couple discuss how they found wine, their various experiences in the industry, and their perspectives on Oregon Wine. They go on to reflect on the future of their business, how the Oregon Wine Industry has changed, and where they see it heading in the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmi...

This interview is with Jim Anderson of Patricia Green Cellars. In this interview, Jim answers the question “why wine,” touching on how he first got into the industry and later involved in the Oregon wine industry. He goes on to speak about his relationship with Patty and how he decided to start a label and build that brand. Jim then talks about his winemaking philosophy, what his success means to...

This interview is with Jessica Mozeico of Et Fille Winery. In this interview, Jessica talks about how she got into wine and specifically Oregon after working in biotech. She shares just how passionate her father was about wine, and how that has impacted her career and passion. She goes on to describe why she chose the name “Et Fille,” her winemaking philosophy, the significance of her “Gabriella”...

This interview is with Jessica Cortell of Vitis Terra Vineyard Services. In this interview, Jessica answers the question “why grapes,” and talks about her extensive education at OSU that led her to her PhD and conducted research that received international recognition. She then goes on to talk about how she became a vineyard manager and starting her own consulting business, her grape growing/viney...