Title

Jimmy Leyden Interview

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds

Publication Date

6-12-2018

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Jimmy Leyden of Courting Hill Vineyard. The interview took place at Leyden's home in Banks, Oregon on June 12, 2018. Rob Stuart of R. Stuart & Co. Winery also attended the interview.

Jimmy Leyden is the owner of Courting Hill Vineyard. In this interview, conducted on Leyden's 97th birthday, Leyden discusses how he wound up in the wine industry in Oregon. He talks about how he acquired the land for his vineyard, as well as the wide array of occupations he held (from musician and jingle maker to selling Christmas trees) before finally transitioning to growing grapes.

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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