Shardul Ghogale: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Shardul Ghogale of Left Coast Estate. In this interview, Shardul speaks about his career in wine and how he has always found upward movement and success. 

Shardul shares about growing up in Canada and how he fell in love with flavors and scents through his father’s involvement with the mint industry. He goes on to talk about how this passion paved his path into the wine industry.

Shardul then talks about his journey in finding Left Coast Estate. He dives into meeting Taylor Pfaff and how they bonded over a shared passion for wine. Before he leaves, he shares what he is excited for both professionally and personally.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Left Coast Estate in Rickreall on June 19, 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.