Jordan Michelman: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Jordan Michelman. In this interview, Jordan speaks about his many careers. From music to all things coffee, Jordan talks about his winding path that led him to find wine. 

Jordan talks about growing up in Washington, but being raised by New Yorkers. He shares about his high school drama era and how his passion for music led him to pursue a career in the music industry. He goes on to share about his involvement in creating Sprudge, a website for all things coffee. 

Later in the interview, Jordan dives into all things wine. He shares about his kinship with garage-band or underground unique wines. Jordan goes on to discuss wine writing and his methodologies when it comes to composing and editing.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on April 5, 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.