The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Bill Wendover of Stonefield Vineyards. In this interview, Bill talks about how he got into the wine business, how he chose his property and its name, and the process of planting and growing grapes for the first time, including the challenges faced. Bill also speaks about the relationships he’s made with people in the OR wine industry, unique challenges to the area, friendships he’s made, and what appeals to him about the vineyard and winemaking processes. Towards the end of the interview, Bill touches on the difficulty in the divide within Oregon, the future for his business, for Oregon, and lastly offers his words of wisdom for people looking to enter the business.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Stonefield Vineyards on September 27, 2019.

Show Notes

This interview is with Bill Wendover of Stonefield Vineyards. In this interview, Bill talks about how he got into the wine business, how he chose his property and its name, and the process of planting and growing grapes for the first time, including the challenges faced. Bill also speaks about the relationships he’s made with people in the OR wine industry, unique challenges to the area, friendships he’s made, and what appeals to him about the vineyard and winemaking processes. Towards the end of the interview, Bill touches on the difficulty in the divide within Oregon, the future for his business, for Oregon, and lastly offers his words of wisdom for people looking to enter the business. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Stonefield Vineyards on September 27, 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.