Scott Stursa: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Scott Stursa. In this interview, Scott speaks about his background in information technology and history, and how he came to write "Oregon Wine: A Deep-Rooted History."

Scott discusses his research and some of the most interesting things he learned, as well as grappling with what he sees as common misconceptions about Oregon wine's history. He also talks about the future of Oregon wine and some future projects for himself.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Scott's home in Corvallis on July 17, 2023.

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.