This interview is with Mark Gotelli of Heavenly Creatures. In this interview, Mark talks about his life and love for all things wine and poetry.
Mark shares about his early life and growing up in the suburbs of California. He goes on to talk about how he discovered his passion and love for wine. He dives into how it was not one moment where he fell in love with wine, rather it was through wine's consistent re-entry into his life.
After talking about why he fell in love with wine, Mark goes on to share his favorite wine pairing for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” He then talks about his poetry career and relates his passion for this style of writing to wine. Before he leaves, Mark shares some of the things he is looking forward to.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt outside of Heavenly Creatures in Portland on June 5, 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.