Title
Richard Sommer Interview
Interviewer
Miglavs, Janis
Document Type
Video File
Duration
1 hour 2 minutes 15 seconds
Publication Date
9-29-2007
Disciplines
Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology
Abstract
This interview is with Richard Sommer, widely acknowledged as the father of the Oregon wine industry who planted the first commercially-produced Pinot Noir. Sommer discusses what drew him to wine, what it was like to be a pioneer, coming to Oregon, and grape varietals.
For a shareable version of this video, please see the interview on YouTube.
Recommended Citation
Sommer, Richard, "Richard Sommer Interview" (2007). Janis Miglavs Interview Collection. Video File. Submission 9.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/owha_miglavs_interviews/9
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Comments
The oral history interviews were conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations. These interviews were digitally migrated from Sony MiniDiscs and are audio only.
This project is supported in part by the Oregon Cultural Trust.