This interview is with César Medina Maldonado. In this interview, César speaks about the entwined journey of finding both himself and wine. He goes on to share how wine has always been there for him during his major adult-life milestones.
César talks about his early life and how he found himself with a degree in Audio Production & Design. He then dives into how he found wine and the journey his wine passion led him on. He talks about his many jobs along the way and dives into his other passions of food and travel.
Later in the interview, César talks about his Oregon journey, finding a vineyard to care for, and his wine philosophy. He shares his excitement for the up-and-coming wine generation and imparts his key philosophy of “Hakuna Matata ”
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on April 3, 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.