The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

This interview is with Sam Parra of Parra Wine Company. In this interview, Sam talks about how wine came naturally to him, his various experiences with wine, the education he received, and where he went from there. Sam also speaks about what appealed to him about sales and hospitality, how he came back to Oregon, the steps he took to starting Parra Wine Company, and what the future looks like for himself and the industry, as well as how he’s adapting to COVID-19.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in Amity, OR on June 25, 2020.

Show Notes

This interview is with Sam Parra of Parra Wine Company. In this interview, Sam talks about how wine came naturally to him, his various experiences with wine, the education he received, and where he went from there. Sam also speaks about what appealed to him about sales and hospitality, how he came back to Oregon, the steps he took to starting Parra Wine Company, and what the future looks like for himself and the industry, as well as how he’s adapting to COVID-19. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in Amity, OR on June 25, 2020.

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.