The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Bill Fuller, who co-founded Tualatin Vineyards in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1973. The company made many award winning wines during Fuller’s twenty-six years of operation. In 1997, Fuller sold the business to Willamette Valley Vineyards. After selling, he continued to be involved in the industry, working with Willamette Valley Vineyards, Cooper Mountain Vineyards, and McMenamins. In this interview, Fuller shares how he got into the wine industry and many of his experiences throughout his life. He talks about some of his important relationships made during his time in the industry, as well as what he foresees in the coming years for Oregon wine.

This interview was conducted by Camille Weber and Rich Schmidt at the Jereld R. Nicholson Library on August 11, 2015.

Show Notes

This interview is with Bill Fuller, who co-founded Tualatin Vineyards in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1973. The company made many award winning wines during Fuller’s twenty-six years of operation. In 1997, Fuller sold the business to Willamette Valley Vineyards. After selling, he continued to be involved in the industry, working with Willamette Valley Vineyards, Cooper Mountain Vineyards, and McMenamins. In this interview, Fuller shares how he got into the wine industry and many of his experiences throughout his life. He talks about some of his important relationships made during his time in the industry, as well as what he foresees in the coming years for Oregon wine. This interview was conducted by Camille Weber and Rich Schmidt at the Jereld R. Nicholson Library on August 11, 2015.

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.