Title

Boyd Teegarden Interview

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

48 minutes 37 seconds

Publication Date

7-15-2019

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Boyd Teegarden of Natalie's Estate Winery. The interview took place at Natalie's Estate Winery in Newberg, Oregon on July 15, 2019.

Boyd Teegarden is co-founder (with his wife, Cassandra) of Natalie's Estate Winery, where he is the winemaker. In this interview, Teegarden discusses how he got into wine through the sales side of the industry. He talks about the various places he’s worked and how he ended up in Oregon. Teegarden discusses Natalie’s Estate Winery, some of the difficulties in starting the business, and the land upon which it is situated. Teegarden shares his winemaking philosophy, explains how he navigates relationships within the industry, and describes changes he’s seen to the Oregon wine industry. He concludes the interview by discussing future plans and providing some advice to individuals wanting to join the 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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