Dave Holstrom: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Dave Holstrom of Guy du Vin. In this interview, Dave speaks about his career in restaurants, from line cook to general manager. He discusses all the places he lived and worked, and the trials and tribulations of restaurant management.

From there, he talks about working more in wine, from creating and running wine programs to fixing ones that were broken. He speaks about coming to Portland and all the restaurants he helped open, and the many colleagues he built teams with. He also talks about his relationship with the Oregon wine industry and how he's seen the industry grow.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Dave's home in Gearhart on June 20, 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.