The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Steve and Karen Lutz, who are the owners of Lenne Estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. In this interview they talk about their rough start in the vineyard, how their name came to be, the unique qualities of their wine and the future of the Oregon wine industry. This interview took place on June 24th, 2016 at Lenne Estate by Rachael Woody.

This interview is with Leah Jorgensen, owner and winemaker of Leah Jorgensen Cellars. Leah starts the interview by talking about how she got into the wine industry on the east coast and what drew her to Oregon. She then goes on to talk about working at Erath Winery and the challenges of starting her own label. She ends the interview with a captivating discussion on being a woman in the industry. T...

This interview is with Susan Teppola of Laurel Ridge Winery. In this interview, Susan describes how she got into wine through her husband’s passion for wine, the process of getting the winery, and what it was like when they first started. After her husband’s passing, she then goes on to talk about figuring out her roles/responsibilities of carrying on with the winery, what it’s like working with f...

This interview is with Gabriele and Craig Keeler of Keeler Estate Vineyards. In this interview, the couple discuss how they got into the wine business, their decision to choose biodynamic farming, and the standard that they hold their wines to. The couple then talk about the respect and gratitude they have towards the Oregon pioneers, and their marketing philosophy. Towards the end of the intervie...

This interview is with Grant Coulter, of Flaneur Wines and Hundred Suns Wine. In this interview, Grant talks about how he chose wine after being interested in farming and agriculture. He then speaks about his education at Fresno state, the various locations that he worked in, and how he eventually found Oregon through various tastings in California. Grant then goes on to discuss his experience wit...

This interview is with Don, Wendy, and Jesse Lange at Lange Estate Winery. Don and Wendy discuss how they got into the industry and how they grew as a label. Jesse, their son, also adds in his opinions of the Oregon Wine Industry and his experience as a second-generation winemaker in the family business. *This video contains a bit of static audio. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on Ju...

This interview is with Morgan Beck of Johan Vineyards. In this interview, she discusses how she got into wine which stemmed from a variety of things— her parents being involved in horticulture, her experience in the restaurant business, tasting Oregon Pinot Noir, and traveling to South America being some of them. She discusses her first winemaking experience in Sonoma, first biodynamic winemaking...

This interview is with Dan Rinke of Johan Vineyards. In this interview, Dan talks about how he got into the wine industry after working in the restaurant industry; he then went on to decide to go into winemaking and then specifically, viticulture. He speaks about biodynamics and sustainability, and how he ended up in Oregon at Johan, as well as the changes/growth he’s seen within it. Towards the e...

This interview is with Ray Nuclo of King Estate. In this interview, Ray answers the question “why grapes?” and talks about how he got into viticulture due to his commitment to sustainability within the industry. He then goes on to speak about challenges with being biodynamic at King Estate, his various responsibilities on and offsite, and a typical day during the growing season. Ray then goes on t...

This interview is with Ed King, of King Estate. In this interview, Ed discusses how he got into wine, and the challenges that came with running the business. He then goes on to talk about the importance of organic and biodynamic farming at King Estate, projects like the Oregon Solidarity Project, and what makes Oregon unique with its collaborative spirit. Towards the end of the interview, Ed talks...

This interview is with Brent Stone of King Estate. In this interview, Brent talks about how he got into the wine industry after first being involved in the dairy/ice cream industry. He talks about how he started with wine through the “University of King Estate,” and later transitioned to winemaking. Brent describes the similarities/differences in packaging for ice cream vs. wine, recent production...

This interview is with Andrew Belzer of King Estate. In this interview, Andrew talks about how he got into the wine industry due to his family having a large appreciation for wine and his passion for chemistry. He then details why he chose Fresno State, how he ended up at King Estate, and his winemaking philosophy of a blend of both art and science. Further into the interview, he speaks about the...