Katy Armes: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Katy Armes of Scissortail Wine Tours. In this interview, Katy speaks about growing up in Oklahoma and attending Oklahoma State University, where a couple of life-changing conversations led her into wine and hospitality.

From there, she talks about her impulsive move to the Willamette Valley and the number of roles she's had in the industry since arriving. She also talks about the ways the industry has grown and changed, and how that has affected her career. Finally, she talks about her new venture, Scissortail Wine Tours - how it came about, how it's gone so far and where it's headed.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Patton Valley Wines' tasting room in McMinnville on November 28, 2023.

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.