Nate Wall: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Nate Wall of Troon Wines. In this interview, Nate speaks about discovering an interest in microbes and an interest in wine, but taking a while to find the connection between the two. He talks about getting his start working in the Virginia wine industry before coming to Oregon, and the various places he worked.

Once in Oregon, he takes us through the path to coming to Troon, from finding a passion for biodynamic farming to finding Troon just as it was about to undertake a massive biodynamic project. He also talks about what comes next for him and for the brand.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Troon Wines tasting room in McMinnville on April 5, 2023.Show less

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.