Bobby Rowett: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Bobby Rowett of Mellen Meyer. In this interview, Bobby speaks about his wine journey and love for sparkling wine. 

Bobby dives into his love for wine and the inclusive culture that surrounds it. He talks about his love for science and how it has shaped his wine knowledge and journey. Bobby also shares about his many wine jobs whether related to enology, harvest, cellar work, or winemaking. 

Later in the interview, Bobby shares some of his personal hopes and passions. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Portland Wine Storage in Portland on July 25, 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.