The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Michael Croom of Open Face Wines. In this interview, Michael talks about how he got into wine after pursuing a culinary degree, his previous work experiences, and how he ended up in Oregon. He then goes on to speak about his label design, the meaning behind Open Face, and what it’s like working with the people at SE Wine Collective, and the role of wine within society.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at SE Wine Collective on June 18, 2020.

Show Notes

This interview is with Michael Croom of Open Face Wines. In this interview, Michael talks about how he got into wine after pursuing a culinary degree, his previous work experiences, and how he ended up in Oregon. He then goes on to speak about his label design, the meaning behind Open Face, and what it’s like working with the people at SE Wine Collective, and the role of wine within society. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at SE Wine Collective on June 18, 2020.

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.