Michael Bockstahler & Mariel Hartley: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Michael Bockstahler & Mariel Hartley of Guerrilla Wine Company. In this interview, Michael & Mariel dive into their wine journey and creating their own label.

The couple dives into their earlier lives and what it was like growing up for each of them. They then share how they met right before Covid and what lock-down was like with their full house. Mariel also talks about her path regarding nursing and pharmaceutical sales, while Michael shares about his different jobs in the wine industry.

Later in the interview, the couple shares about their process in making wine to sell commercially. They then go on to share some of their hopes for both their brand and Oregon wine. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University in McMinnville on March 11, 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.