Phil London: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Phil London of Cameron Winery. In this interview, Phil speaks about both his journey to finding wine and Oregon. He shares about everything from the wine castles of California to finding his place in Oregon. 

Phil shares about his wine journey in California and all the travels and adventures it led him on. He then dives into what led him to Oregon and all he enjoys about the Oregon wine industry. 

Later in the interview, Phil shares what he believes makes great wine. He leaves us with his hopes for both Oregon wine and his career. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University in McMinnville on January 31, 2024.

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.