Sebastian Traviesa: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Sebastian Traviesa of Sunridge Nurseries. In this interview, Sebastian talks about all things agriculture, vines, and adaptation.

Sebastian shares about his growing up in Chile. He talks about his time spent at a university in Chile learning about agriculture. Sebastian then goes on to share about his time in France. He talks about wanting to learn French and how he got involved with grapes while there. Sebastian then goes on to share how he found himself part of the California vine nursery scene. 

Later in the interview, Sebastian shares how he found himself in Oregon. He also dives into some of his views and beliefs regarding vine adaptation and climate change in relation to wine.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on May 28, 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.