Dru Allen: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Dru Allen of Compris Vineyard. In this interview, Dru speaks about his path to finding wine after his retirement from trucking. 

Dru speaks about his past career and life before wine. He then dives into his journey in buying a vineyard with his wife, Erin, and creating the Compris label. 

Dru also shares the future aspirations Erin and him share for Compris Vineyard. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Compris Vineyard in Newberg on June 22, 2023.

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.