Sam Ecenia: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Sam Ecenia of Antiquum Farm. In this interview, Sam speaks about his early work in wine, which took him to California, Oregon, and New Zealand. He then talks about finding his way to Littorai Wines in California and the transformative educational experience he had working for Ted Lemon there.

He discusses his evolving winemaking philosophy and his efforts in organic and biodynamic farming, as well as developing leadership skills. Then he speaks about how he came to Antiquum Farm and how his time there has gone, plus what he's looking ahead to.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on July 1, 2024 at Antiquum Farm in Junction City.

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.