Oral History Interviews: Brooks Winery

Title

Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Interview: Steve Doerner

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

29 minutes 33 seconds

Publication Date

3-9-2018

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Steve Doerner of Cristom Vineyards. The interview took place at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon on March 9, 2018.

Steve Doerner is the lead winemaker at Cristom Vineyards. In this interview, part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project, Doerner discusses the unexpected passing of Jimi Brooks, the founder of Brooks Winery, in September of 2004. Many of Brooks's wine industry friends, including Doerner, came together to complete Brooks's harvest that year. This interview sheds light on the story of camaraderie in the face of tragedy in the Oregon wine industry.

Comments

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

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