Title

Gary Figgins Interview

Media

Interviewer

Woody, Rachael Cristine

Interviewer

Salrin, Melissa

Document Type

Video File

Duration

58 minutes 21 seconds

Publication Date

7-16-2014

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rachael Cristine Woody and Whitman College archivist Melissa Salrin with Gary Figgins of Leonetti Cellar. The interview took place on July 16, 2014. Topics included Figgins's family history as it relates to wine and Walla Walla, his involvement in the creation of the Walla Walla AVA, and the development of Walla Walla over the last century.

Figgins discusses the long history of Walla Walla as a former gold rush town, as well as his Italian heritage as it relates to his relationship with wine. He also discusses his participation in the creation of the Walla Walla AVA along with some of the other winery owners and winemakers in the area.

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

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