The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

Jun 12 2024 89

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The Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University was created to collect, preserve, share, and continue the narrative of Oregon wine. The growth of the Oregon wine industry extends from the farmers and winemakers to the marketers, scientists, innovators, and dreamers of the enterprise — all of whom are vital to the industry’s success. It is our aim to link the past, present, and future of the industry in hopes of sharing the story of Oregon wine. Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.

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Jon Casteel: Oral History Interview

Jun 12 2024 56 mins

This interview is with Jon Casteel, owner of Casteel Custom Bottling. In this interview, Jon dives into all things wine, equipment, and bottling. Jon talks about life growing up as a Casteel. He shares how wine has always been a huge constant in his life, but his passion has always been with equipment rather than winemaking. He then goes on to talk about how being a self-proclaimed

Chris Czarnecki: Oral History Interview

Jun 10 2024 45 mins

This interview is with Chris Czarnecki, head chef and owner of the Joel Palmer House Restaurant. In this interview, Chris dives into all things truffles, wine, and Nicolas Cage.Chris talks about growing up in the restaurant industry and shares some of his core memories. He goes on to talk about backpacking around Europe in his twenties and how he then found himself part of the Army

Sebastian Traviesa: Oral History Interview

Jun 10 2024 58 mins

This interview is with Sebastian Traviesa of Sunridge Nurseries. In this interview, Sebastian talks about all things agriculture, vines, and adaptation.Sebastian shares about his growing up in Chile. He talks about his time spent at a university in Chile learning about agriculture. Sebastian then goes on to share about his time in France. He talks about wanting to learn French and

Cameron & Bernadette Bower: Oral History Interview

Jun 07 2024 52 mins

This interview is with Cameron & Bernadette Bower of Ghost Hill Cellars. In this interview, Cameron & Bernadette dive into all things life and wine.Early in the interview, the Bowers dive into their time before Ghost Hill Cellars. Cameron shares about his time spent in the Air Force as well as his days as an engineer. Bernadette talks about growing up on her family’s farm

Peter Liem: Oral History Interview

May 29 2024 116 mins

This interview is with Peter Liem. In this interview, Peter shares about his life and winding wine journey that led to France, Champagne, and books.Peter shares about his early life and regales us with tales about his European travels and how wine was entwined with these trips. He dives into his discovery of Burgundy and how this region and wine style shaped his core values of wine

Arron Bell: Oral History Interview

May 24 2024 73 mins

This interview is with Arron Bell of Domaine Drouhin. In this interview, Arron shares about his journey to finding wine and the many adventures his path has led him on.Arron shares about being raised in Oregon and how that led him to Hawaii and California for a time. He talks about getting his degree in Philosophy and how his restaurant jobs throughout college introduced him to win

Danell and Kipp Myers: Oral History Interview

May 21 2024 77 mins

This interview is with Danell and Kipp Myers of Anacréon Winery. In this interview, Danell and Kipp dive into their lives before and after wine.The couple talks about their early lives and all that led them to each other and Oregon. Danell shares about being born in Colorado and moving to Utah early in her life. Kipp then shares about being adopted and raised in Utah. The couple t

Jordan Michelman: Oral History Interview

May 16 2024 82 mins

This interview is with Jordan Michelman. In this interview, Jordan speaks about his many careers. From music to all things coffee, Jordan talks about his winding path that led him to find wine. Jordan talks about growing up in Washington, but being raised by New Yorkers. He shares about his high school drama era and how his passion for music led him to pursue a career in the music

César Medina Maldonado: Oral History Interview

May 09 2024 98 mins

This interview is with César Medina Maldonado. In this interview, César speaks about the entwined journey of finding both himself and wine. He goes on to share how wine has always been there for him during his major adult-life milestones.César talks about his early life and how he found himself with a degree in Audio Production & Design. He then dives into how he found wine

Peter Gibson: Oral History Interview

Apr 30 2024 50 mins

This interview is with Peter Gibson of Wine Market Journal. In this interview, Peter speaks about discovering his love for wine and how that guided him through his journey to finding a role in the wine industry. He first dives into his childhood and growing up in Virginia. Peter shares how he was introduced to the world of wine through his brother who was a wine steward throughout