Title

John Bradley Interview

Media

Interviewer

Woody, Rachael Cristine

Document Type

Video File

Duration

26 minutes 48 seconds

Publication Date

6-7-2013

Disciplines

Oral History

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rachael Cristine Woody with John Bradley of Bradley Vineyards. The interview took place at Bradley Vineyards on June 7, 2013 and covered topics including early wine industry history in the Umpqua Valley, John Bradley's involvement in the industry, and the designation of Elkton as Oregon's newest AVA (in 2013).

In the interview, Bradley explains why he chose to begin a vineyard in the early 1980s and describes what it was like to plant a vineyard with little viticulture knowledge or available resources. He speaks to the romantic notion of winemaking and how it compares to the reality. The interview also covers stories of the early Umpqua and Elkton winemakers and details the journey to Elkton being recognized as the most recent AVA designation in Oregon.

For a shareable version of this video, please see the interview on YouTube.

Comments

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Oregon Wine Board.

The Southern Oregon oral history interviews were conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.

Share

COinS