The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Hal Medici of Medici Vineyard. In this interview, Hal talks about his journey of how he obtained his land, growing grapes, and emerging in the Oregon Wine Industry. Hal discusses about how he was able to help wineries start up their businesses with his grapes, as well as his current plans in trying to create a foundation that works in connection with the St. Jude’s hospital. He then goes on to speak about his relationship with Dick Ponzi, as well as his views on the industry as it was first emerging, and now. To end, he discusses the future for the Oregon Wine Industry, as well as some of his favorite memories when working in the wine industry.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Medici Vineyard on April 16, 2019.

Show Notes

This interview is with Hal Medici of Medici Vineyard. In this interview, Hal talks about his journey of how he obtained his land, growing grapes, and emerging in the Oregon Wine Industry. Hal discusses about how he was able to help wineries start up their businesses with his grapes, as well as his current plans in trying to create a foundation that works in connection with the St. Jude’s hospital. He then goes on to speak about his relationship with Dick Ponzi, as well as his views on the industry as it was first emerging, and now. To end, he discusses the future for the Oregon Wine Industry, as well as some of his favorite memories when working in the wine industry. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Medici Vineyard on April 16, 2019.

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.