The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Will Hamilton of Violin Wines. In this interview, Will speaks about how he got interested in wine and ended up in Oregon, why he chose Pinot Noir, and how he learned the craft. He goes on to speak about how he started the brand name, why he chose certain grapes to use, and how his wine making philosophy has changed over the years. Towards the end of the interview, will talks about the changes he’s seen in the industry, the future for Violin, and the future for the industry.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Will’s home in McMinnville on December 4, 2019.

Show Notes

This interview is with Will Hamilton of Violin Wines. In this interview, Will speaks about how he got interested in wine and ended up in Oregon, why he chose Pinot Noir, and how he learned the craft. He goes on to speak about how he started the brand name, why he chose certain grapes to use, and how his wine making philosophy has changed over the years. Towards the end of the interview, will talks about the changes he’s seen in the industry, the future for Violin, and the future for the industry. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Will’s home in McMinnville on December 4, 2019.

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.