{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast","title":"David Adelsheim: Oral History Interview","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":13301,"description":"This interview is with David Adelsheim. In this interview, David talks about his unique role in the history of the Oregon wine industry, from starting his brand in 1971 to being part of committees, planning commissions, event creations, and lobbying efforts on Oregon wine's behalf throughout his career.\nDavid talks about his initial interest in wine, and how he came to Oregon. He describes meeting with the other founding members of the Oregon wine industry and starting to see opportunities in the small community of winegrowers. From there, he talks about working with land use regulation, wine labeling restrictions, the formation of various events and technical tastings designed to move Oregon's industry forward, and the moments that played a role in the industry's growth.\nHe also talks about his own wine brand, Adelsheim, and its growth, struggles, and successes. He speaks about the personal challenges that come with trying to grow both a company and an industry, and offers his thoughts on where the industry goes next. \nThis interview was conducted in two parts by Rich Schmidt at David's home in Newberg on April 20 and May 6, 2026.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8AkMl-t8kOYmd2BrE7mB584yzKekDC-VHYyaKHJlmcY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOWI2/YmQ0Y2I2OTQyYjZh/Yzg4ZTVjOWM0ZjY0/MTYyYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}