The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Doug Shumaker of Shumaker Vineyards. In this interview, Doug speaks about his early life and interest in farming, followed by his career in medicine. He discusses an interest in having a vineyard and producing wine, which factored in the decision to purchase a house that had potential vineyard land.

From there, he talks about planting his vines and starting the brand, including finding a winemaker and developing different products. And he talks about how things have grown and what the future might hold.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on July 8, 2024 at Shumaker Vineyards in North Plains.

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.