The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Patricia Gustafson of Whistling Ridge Vineyards. In this interview, Patricia talks about how she got into wine after living in Brazil, her education and teaching career, and her steps in deciding to plant a vineyard. She then goes on to discuss what she chose to plant, how she gained knowledge about wine, and the very good friends she has made along the way. Patricia discusses what it was like watching Ribbon Ridge grow up around her, how Whistling Ridge came to fruition, working with Marcus Goodfellow, and what makes the terroir so special at Whistling Ridge. Towards the end of the interview, Patricia speaks about succession plans, the Oregon Wine industry then and now, and what she sees for the future.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at the Nicholson Library at Linfield College on August 9, 2019.

Show Notes

This interview is with Patricia Gustafson of Whistling Ridge Vineyards. In this interview, Patricia talks about how she got into wine after living in Brazil, her education and teaching career, and her steps in deciding to plant a vineyard. She then goes on to discuss what she chose to plant, how she gained knowledge about wine, and the very good friends she has made along the way. Patricia discusses what it was like watching Ribbon Ridge grow up around her, how Whistling Ridge came to fruition, working with Marcus Goodfellow, and what makes the terroir so special at Whistling Ridge. Towards the end of the interview, Patricia speaks about succession plans, the Oregon Wine industry then and now, and what she sees for the future. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at the Nicholson Library at Linfield College on August 9, 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.