The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Vic Winquist, who planted the initial vines in multiple vineyards in Oregon. In this interview, Vic speaks about dropping out of law school for his passion in wine, seeing the transition of the wine industry, and current challenges with growing and making Pinot noir.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt outside Nicholson Library at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 11, 2021.

Show Notes

This interview is with Vic Winquist, who planted the initial vines in multiple vineyards in Oregon. In this interview, Vic speaks about dropping out of law school for his passion in wine, seeing the transition of the wine industry, and current challenges with growing and making Pinot noir. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt outside Nicholson Library at Linfield University in McMinnville on August 11, 2021.

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.