Title

Jay Somers Interview

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

39 minutes 30 seconds

Publication Date

8-30-2017

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Jay Somers of J. Christopher Wines. The interview took place at J. Christopher Wines in Newberg, Oregon on August 30, 2017.

Jay Somers is the owner and winemaker at J. Christopher Wines. In this interview, Somers discusses his interest in making alcohol, initially starting as a brewer for McMenamins. From there, he talks about his growing interest in the wine industry and starting a winery, as well as his goals for the future and possible challenges the industry might face in the next decade.

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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