This interview is with Kevin Bibler and Heather Anderson-Bibler, with HeaVin Estate Vineyard. They share how they found their way into the wine industry, their backgrounds growing up in the Pacific Northwest, and how family, education, and travel shared their pathway into winemaking.
Kevin and Heather talk about their journey into wine, including Kevin’s first time studying and traveling in Italy, Heather’s background in education, and counseling, and how both of them decided to leave their original careers to try something completely new together.
Next, they discuss building HeaVin Vineyard from the ground up, learning viticulture and winemaking along the way, managing harvests, producing their wines, and creating a tasting room experience that feels welcoming and fun for the community.
Kevin and Heather talk about their future plans for the vineyard, including expanding production, building a winery and distillery on their property, marketing their wines beyond just Oregon, and what excites them most about contuining to grow HeaVin.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at HeaVin Vineyard in Aumsville on January 14, 2026.
What is The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast?
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.