Brooks Winery Interview Photos
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Josh Bergström Interview 01
Josh Bergström is photographed during an oral history interview at Bergström Wines in Newberg, Oregon on April 23, 2018. Bergström was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt and Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Josh Bergström is the owner and winemaker at Bergström Wines.

Josh Bergström Interview 02
Josh Bergström is photographed during an oral history interview at Bergström Wines in Newberg, Oregon on April 23, 2018. Bergström was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt and Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Josh Bergström is the owner and winemaker at Bergström Wines.

Josh Bergström Interview 04
Josh Bergström is photographed during an oral history interview at Bergström Wines in Newberg, Oregon on April 23, 2018. Bergström was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt and Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Josh Bergström is the owner and winemaker at Bergström Wines.

Tad Seestedt Interview 04
Tad Seestedt is photographed during an oral history interview at Ransom Wine and Spirits in Sheridan, Oregon on March 30, 2018. Seestedt was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Tad Seestedt is the owner of Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery. Ransom Wine and Spirits is Seestedt's farm and production facility.

Tad Seestedt Interview 05
Tad Seestedt is photographed during an oral history interview at Ransom Wine and Spirits in Sheridan, Oregon on March 30, 2018. Seestedt was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Tad Seestedt is the owner of Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery. Ransom Wine and Spirits is Seestedt's farm and production facility.

Tad Seestedt Interview 09
Tad Seestedt is photographed during an oral history interview at Ransom Wine and Spirits in Sheridan, Oregon on March 30, 2018. Seestedt was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Tad Seestedt is the owner of Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery. Ransom Wine and Spirits is Seestedt's farm and production facility.
(left to right): Rich Schmidt, Tad Seestedt

Steve Doerner Interview 01
Steve Doerner is photographed during an oral history interview at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon on March 9, 2018. Doerner was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Steve Doerner is the lead winemaker at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon.
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Steve Doerner Interview 02
Steve Doerner is photographed during an oral history interview at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon on March 9, 2018. Doerner was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Steve Doerner is the lead winemaker at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon.
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Steve Doerner Interview 03
Steve Doerner is photographed during an oral history interview at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon on March 9, 2018. Doerner was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project. Also in attendance was Linfield College Archives student Shelby Cook.
Steve Doerner is the lead winemaker at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon.
(left to right): Steve Doerner, Rich Schmidt, Shelby Cook
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Steve Doerner is photographed during an oral history interview at Cristom Vineyards in Salem, Oregon on March 9, 2018. Doerner was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.

David Autrey and Amy Wesselman Interview 03
David Autrey is photographed during an oral history interview at Westrey Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on January 16, 2018. Autrey and Amy Wesselman were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
David Autrey and Amy Wesselman are co-owners and winemakers at Westrey Wine Company, founded in 1993 along with Autrey's father, Robert Autrey. They craft Pinot Noir and Burgundian-style Chardonnays, as well as some Pinot Gris. Westrey Wine Company sources fruit from multiple Willamette Valley vineyards, as well as from their own LIVE-certified Oracle Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon.

David Autrey and Amy Wesselman Interview 05
David Autrey and Amy Wesselman are photographed during an oral history interview at Westrey Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on January 16, 2018. Autrey and Wesselman were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
David Autrey and Amy Wesselman are co-owners and winemakers at Westrey Wine Company, founded in 1993 along with Autrey's father, Robert Autrey. They craft Pinot Noir and Burgundian-style Chardonnays, as well as some Pinot Gris. Westrey Wine Company sources fruit from multiple Willamette Valley vineyards, as well as from their own LIVE-certified Oracle Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon.
(left to right): Amy Wesselman, David Autrey

David Autrey and Amy Wesselman Interview 06
Amy Wesselman is photographed during an oral history interview at Westrey Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on January 16, 2018. Wesselman and David Autrey were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
David Autrey and Amy Wesselman are co-owners and winemakers at Westrey Wine Company, founded in 1993 along with Autrey's father, Robert Autrey. They craft Pinot Noir and Burgundian-style Chardonnays, as well as some Pinot Gris. Westrey Wine Company sources fruit from multiple Willamette Valley vineyards, as well as from their own LIVE-certified Oracle Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon.

David Autrey and Amy Wesselman are photographed during an oral history interview at Westrey Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on January 16, 2018. Autrey and Wesselman were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
(left to right): Amy Wesselman, David Autrey

Chris Williams Interview 01
Chris Williams is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Williams was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Chris Williams is the winemaker at Brooks Winery, located in the Eola-Amity Hills region within the Willamette Valley. The winery was founded in 1998 by Jimi Brooks, who passed away unexpectedly as harvest was about to begin in September 2004. In 2012, Brooks Winery obtained its Biodynamic certification, and in 2014 a new winery and tasting room were opened.

Chris Williams Interview 02
A view of the Willamette Valley can be seen in this photograph taken during an oral history interview with Chris Williams at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Williams was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Chris Williams is the winemaker at Brooks Winery, located in the Eola-Amity Hills region within the Willamette Valley. The winery was founded in 1998 by Jimi Brooks, who passed away unexpectedly as harvest was about to begin in September 2004. In 2012, Brooks Winery obtained its Biodynamic certification, and in 2014 a new winery and tasting room were opened.

Chris Williams Interview 03
The vineyard at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon is photographed during an oral history interview with Chris Williams on January 10, 2018. Williams was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Chris Williams is the winemaker at Brooks Winery, located in the Eola-Amity Hills region within the Willamette Valley. The winery was founded in 1998 by Jimi Brooks, who passed away unexpectedly as harvest was about to begin in September 2004. In 2012, Brooks Winery obtained its Biodynamic certification, and in 2014 a new winery and tasting room were opened.

Chris Williams is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Williams was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.

(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera), Chris Williams

(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera), Tia Elder (back to camera), Chris Williams

(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera), Chris Williams, Tia Elder (back to camera)

Janie Brooks Heuck Interview 01
Janie Brooks Heuck is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.
Janie Brooks Heuck is managing director at Brooks Winery, founded in 1998 by her brother, Jimi Brooks, who subsequently passed away in 2004. Pascal Brooks, Jimi's son, is now the owner of Brooks Winery. Since 2002, the winery has been using biodynamic farming processes to make its wine, achieving certification from Demeter in 2012. Brooks Winery was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.
(left to right): Tia Elder (back to camera), Janie Brooks Heuck

Janie Brooks Heuck Interview 02
Janie Brooks Heuck is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.
Janie Brooks Heuck is managing director at Brooks Winery, founded in 1998 by her brother, Jimi Brooks, who subsequently passed away in 2004. Pascal Brooks, Jimi's son, is now the owner of Brooks Winery. Since 2002, the winery has been using biodynamic farming processes to make its wine, achieving certification from Demeter in 2012. Brooks Winery was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.
(left to right): Janie Brooks Heuck, Rich Schmidt (back to camera)

Janie Brooks Heuck Interview 03
Janie Brooks Heuck is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.
Janie Brooks Heuck is managing director at Brooks Winery, founded in 1998 by her brother, Jimi Brooks, who subsequently passed away in 2004. Pascal Brooks, Jimi's son, is now the owner of Brooks Winery. Since 2002, the winery has been using biodynamic farming processes to make its wine, achieving certification from Demeter in 2012. Brooks Winery was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.
(left to right): Tia Elder (back to camera), Rich Schmidt, Janie Brooks Heuck

The Brooks Winery logo is displayed prominently in the tasting room. This image was taken during an oral history interview with Janie Brooks Heuck at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.

(left to right): Tia Elder (back to camera), Rich Schmidt, Janie Brooks Heuck

(left to right): Rich Schmidt, Janie Brooks Heuck

Rows of grapevines cover a slope in the vineyard under gray skies at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon. This image was taken during an oral history interview with Janie Brooks Heuck on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.

The winery grounds, vineyard, and the Willamette Valley beyond are all visible in this photograph taken during an oral history interview with Janie Brooks Heuck at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on January 10, 2018. Brooks Heuck was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt. Also in attendance was Linfield College student Tia Elder.

Cheryl Francis & Sam Tannahill Interview 01
Cheryl Francis & Sam Tannahill are photographed during an oral history interview at A to Z Wineworks in Newberg, Oregon on January 5, 2018. Francis and Tannahill were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill, along with Deb and Bill Hatcher, are the founders of A to Z Wineworks. The foursome are also co-owners (with several partners, including San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich) of REX HILL Vineyards and Winery.
(left to right): Cheryl Francis, Sam Tannahill

Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill Interview 02
Cheryl Francis & Sam Tannahill are photographed during an oral history interview at A to Z Wineworks in Newberg, Oregon on January 5, 2018. Francis and Tannahill were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill, along with Deb and Bill Hatcher, are the founders of A to Z Wineworks. The foursome are also co-owners (with several partners, including San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich) of REX HILL Vineyards and Winery.
(left to right): Cheryl Francis, Sam Tannahill, Rich Schmidt (back to camera)

Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill Interview 03
Cheryl Francis & Sam Tannahill are photographed during an oral history interview at A to Z Wineworks in Newberg, Oregon on January 5, 2018. Francis and Tannahill were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill, along with Deb and Bill Hatcher, are the founders of A to Z Wineworks. The foursome are also co-owners (with several partners, including San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich) of REX HILL Vineyards and Winery.
(left to right): Cheryl Francis, Sam Tannahill

Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill Interview 04
(left to right): Cheryl Francis, Sam Tannahill

Moe and Hanna Momtazi Interview 04
Moe and Hanna Momtazi are photographed during an oral history interview at Maysara Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on December 5, 2017. The Momtazis were interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Moe Momtazi is the owner of Maysara Winery, where daughter Hanna Momtazi oversees sales, marketing, and events. In 1997, Moe and his wife Flora purchased 496 acres of wheat farm that would become Momtazi Vineyard. In March 1998, the family planted their first Pinot Noir vines, avoiding the use of chemicals and added minerals to get the most natural results. Their philosophy is a "from nature to nature" approach that uses compost teas made from medicinal flowers and herbs grown on site to enrich the soil in the vineyard. The results are award-winning wines that follow the biodynamic model of winemaking and avoid negatively impacting the land.
(left to right): Moe Momtazi, Hanna Momtazi

Moe and Hanna Momtazi Interview 06
Moe Momtazi is photographed during an oral history interview at Maysara Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on December 5, 2017. Momtazi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Moe Momtazi is the owner of Maysara Winery, where daughter Hanna Momtazi oversees sales, marketing, and events. In 1997, Moe and his wife Flora purchased 496 acres of wheat farm that would become Momtazi Vineyard. In March 1998, the family planted their first Pinot Noir vines, avoiding the use of chemicals and added minerals to get the most natural results. Their philosophy is a "from nature to nature" approach that uses compost teas made from medicinal flowers and herbs grown on site to enrich the soil in the vineyard. The results are award-winning wines that follow the biodynamic model of winemaking and avoid negatively impacting the land.

Moe and Hanna Momtazi Interview 07
Moe Momtazi is photographed during an oral history interview at Maysara Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on December 5, 2017. Momtazi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Moe Momtazi is the owner of Maysara Winery, where daughter Hanna Momtazi oversees sales, marketing, and events. In 1997, Moe and his wife Flora purchased 496 acres of wheat farm that would become Momtazi Vineyard. In March 1998, the family planted their first Pinot Noir vines, avoiding the use of chemicals and added minerals to get the most natural results. Their philosophy is a "from nature to nature" approach that uses compost teas made from medicinal flowers and herbs grown on site to enrich the soil in the vineyard. The results are award-winning wines that follow the biodynamic model of winemaking and avoid negatively impacting the land.
(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera), Moe Momtazi

Moe Momtazi is photographed during an oral history interview at Maysara Winery in McMinnville, Oregon on December 5, 2017. Momtazi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.

Pascal Brooks Interview 01
Pascal Brooks is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on September 25, 2017. Brooks was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Pascal Brooks is the owner of Brooks Winery, having inherited the business upon his father's death in 2004. His story was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.

Pascal Brooks Interview 02
Pascal Brooks is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on September 25, 2017. Brooks was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Pascal Brooks is the owner of Brooks Winery, having inherited the business upon his father's death in 2004. His story was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.

Pascal Brooks Interview 03
Pascal Brooks is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on September 25, 2017. Brooks was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Pascal Brooks is the owner of Brooks Winery, having inherited the business upon his father's death in 2004. His story was featured in the 2014 documentary, American Wine Story.

(left to right): Pascal Brooks, Stephanie Hofmann

(left to right): Pascal Brooks, Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera)

(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann (back to camera), Pascal Brooks

Pascal Brooks is photographed during an oral history interview at Brooks Winery in Amity, Oregon on September 25, 2017. Brooks was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann. A photograph of Pascal with his late father, Jimi Brooks, hangs on the wall behind him.

(left to right): Stephanie Hofmann, Pascal Brooks

Luisa Ponzi Interview 06
Luisa Ponzi is photographed during an oral history interview at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood, Oregon on September 15, 2017. Ponzi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Luisa Ponzi is the winemaker and a second-generation owner at Ponzi Vineyards, founded in 1970 by her parents, Nancy and Dick Ponzi. The Ponzis were one of the first families to establish winemaking in Oregon.
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Luisa Ponzi Interview 07
Luisa Ponzi is photographed during an oral history interview at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood, Oregon on September 15, 2017. Ponzi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Luisa Ponzi is the winemaker and a second-generation owner at Ponzi Vineyards, founded in 1970 by her parents, Nancy and Dick Ponzi. The Ponzis were one of the first families to establish winemaking in Oregon.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/owha_ponzi_ohphotos/7

Luisa Ponzi Interview 09
Luisa Ponzi is photographed during an oral history interview at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood, Oregon on September 15, 2017. Ponzi was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Luisa Ponzi is the winemaker and a second-generation owner at Ponzi Vineyards, founded in 1970 by her parents, Nancy and Dick Ponzi. The Ponzis were one of the first families to establish winemaking in Oregon.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/owha_ponzi_ohphotos/11

Laurent Montalieu Interview 03
Laurent Montalieu is photographed during an oral history interview at NW Wine Company in Dundee, Oregon on September 5, 2017. Montalieu was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Laurent Montalieu is the co-founder and executive winemaker at Westmount Wine Company. Raised in Guadaloupe and Bordeaux, France, Montalieu moved to Oregon in 1987 and began making wine for Bridgeview Vineyards. In 1995, he moved on to WillaKenzie Estate, where he became a partner and winemaker. Montalieu is also the owner of NW Wine Company, a custom winegrowing facility, and co-owner (with his wife, Danielle Andrus Montalieu) of Soléna Estate.

Laurent Montalieu Interview 08
Laurent Montalieu is photographed during an oral history interview at NW Wine Company in Dundee, Oregon on September 5, 2017. Montalieu was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Laurent Montalieu is the co-founder and executive winemaker at Westmount Wine Company. Raised in Guadaloupe and Bordeaux, France, Montalieu moved to Oregon in 1987 and began making wine for Bridgeview Vineyards. In 1995, he moved on to WillaKenzie Estate, where he became a partner and winemaker. Montalieu is also the owner of NW Wine Company, a custom winegrowing facility, and co-owner (with his wife, Danielle Andrus Montalieu) of Soléna Estate.

Laurent Montalieu Interview 10
Laurent Montalieu is photographed during an oral history interview at NW Wine Company in Dundee, Oregon on September 5, 2017. Montalieu was interviewed by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann.
Laurent Montalieu is the co-founder and executive winemaker at Westmount Wine Company. Raised in Guadaloupe and Bordeaux, France, Montalieu moved to Oregon in 1987 and began making wine for Bridgeview Vineyards. In 1995, he moved on to WillaKenzie Estate, where he became a partner and winemaker. Montalieu is also the owner of NW Wine Company, a custom winegrowing facility, and co-owner (with his wife, Danielle Andrus Montalieu) of Soléna Estate.

Jim Prosser Interview 01
Jim Prosser is photographed during an oral history interview at J. K. Carriere in Newberg, Oregon on August 31, 2017. Prosser was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jim Prosser is the owner and winemaker at J.K. Carriere Wines. Founded in 1999, the winery's name comes from a contraction of his grandfathers' names. In 2007, Prosser purchased 40 additional acres of land on Parrett Mountain, and in 2009 he planted vineyard blocks and completed a new winery building. J.K. Carriere produces high acid, smooth tannin, classically built Pinot Noir, along with a small quantity of mineral-oriented Chardonnay.

Jim Prosser Interview 04
Jim Prosser is photographed during an oral history interview at J. K. Carriere in Newberg, Oregon on August 31, 2017. Prosser was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jim Prosser is the owner and winemaker at J.K. Carriere Wines. Founded in 1999, the winery's name comes from a contraction of his grandfathers' names. In 2007, Prosser purchased 40 additional acres of land on Parrett Mountain, and in 2009 he planted vineyard blocks and completed a new winery building. J.K. Carriere produces high acid, smooth tannin, classically built Pinot Noir, along with a small quantity of mineral-oriented Chardonnay.

Jim Prosser Interview 05
Jim Prosser is photographed during an oral history interview at J. K. Carriere in Newberg, Oregon on August 31, 2017. Prosser was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jim Prosser is the owner and winemaker at J.K. Carriere Wines. Founded in 1999, the winery's name comes from a contraction of his grandfathers' names. In 2007, Prosser purchased 40 additional acres of land on Parrett Mountain, and in 2009 he planted vineyard blocks and completed a new winery building. J.K. Carriere produces high acid, smooth tannin, classically built Pinot Noir, along with a small quantity of mineral-oriented Chardonnay.

Jay Somers Interview 02
Jay Somers is photographed during an oral history interview at J. Christopher Wines in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Somers was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jay Somers is the owner and winemaker at J. Christopher Wines. Previously a brewer for McMenamins, Somers learned winemaking at Adelsheim Vineyard and Cameron Winery in Oregon, as well as Dry Creek Vineyard in New Zealand, before founding J. Christopher Wines in 1996. Somers crafts wines in the Old World style and follows biodynamic principles for making wine.

Jay Somers Interview 03
Jay Somers is photographed during an oral history interview at J. Christopher Wines in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Somers was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jay Somers is the owner and winemaker at J. Christopher Wines. Previously a brewer for McMenamins, Somers learned winemaking at Adelsheim Vineyard and Cameron Winery in Oregon, as well as Dry Creek Vineyard in New Zealand, before founding J. Christopher Wines in 1996. Somers crafts wines in the Old World style and follows biodynamic principles for making wine.

Jay Somers Interview 04
Jay Somers is photographed during an oral history interview at J. Christopher Wines in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Somers was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt.
Jay Somers is the owner and winemaker at J. Christopher Wines. Previously a brewer for McMenamins, Somers learned winemaking at Adelsheim Vineyard and Cameron Winery in Oregon, as well as Dry Creek Vineyard in New Zealand, before founding J. Christopher Wines in 1996. Somers crafts wines in the Old World style and follows biodynamic principles for making wine.

Harry Peterson-Nedry Interview 01
Harry Peterson-Nedry is photographed during an oral history interview at Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Peterson-Nedry was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Harry Peterson-Nedry is the founder of Chehalem Winery.
(left to right): Harry Peterson-Nedry, Rich Schmidt

Harry Peterson-Nedry Interview 02
Harry Peterson-Nedry is photographed during an oral history interview at Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Peterson-Nedry was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Harry Peterson-Nedry is the founder of Chehalem Winery.

Harry Peterson-Nedry Interview 03
Harry Peterson-Nedry is photographed during an oral history interview at Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017. Peterson-Nedry was interviewed by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt as part of the Brooks Winery 20th Anniversary Project.
Harry Peterson-Nedry is the founder of Chehalem Winery.
(left to right): Rich Schmidt (back to camera), Harry Peterson-Nedry