The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Chad Vargas of NewGen Vineyard Services. In this interview, Chad talks about how he began working in the wine industry where he went from working at Adelsheim Vineyard to becoming an entrepreneur and starting his business NewGen. He goes on to discuss the technology being developed for the wine industry, and how these new tools may or may not solve problems in the vineyard.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield Nicholson Library on January 12, 2021.

Show Notes

This interview is with Chad Vargas of NewGen Vineyard Services. In this interview, Chad talks about how he began working in the wine industry where he went from working at Adelsheim Vineyard to becoming an entrepreneur and starting his business NewGen. He goes on to discuss the technology being developed for the wine industry, and how these new tools may or may not solve problems in the vineyard. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield Nicholson Library on January 12, 2021.

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.