Cheryl Longshore: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Cheryl Longshore of Serendipity Cellars. In this interview, Cheryl dives into the story of Serendipity Cellars, the brand created by her and her late husband Glen. 

Cheryl shares everything from living in Alaska to getting sweet-talked into volunteering for a harvest at Amity Vineyards. She dives into the stories behind Serendipity Cellars, from customers asking for 1920's pre-prohibition wine, creating Serendipity labels by hand, and finding a Serendipity vintage from her oldest child’s birth year. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University in McMinnville on June 12, 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.