Title

Fred and Mary Benoit Interview

Media

Interviewer

Hofmann, Stephanie

Document Type

Video File

Duration

39 minutes 33 seconds

Publication Date

9-17-2017

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College Archives staff Stephanie Hofmann with Fred and Mary Benoit of Chateau Benoit Winery in Carlton, Oregon. The interview took place at Fred and Mary's home in Vancouver, Washington on September 17, 2017.

Fred and Mary Benoit are the founders of Chateau Benoit Winery (renamed Anne Amie Vineyards in 2004). In this interview, the Benoits discuss the struggles of planting their first vineyard near Salem and the community of people in the industry at the time. They conclude the interview talking about the growth of their winery and why they eventually decided to sell the winery in 1999.

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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