Title

Denis Burger and Elaine McCall Interview

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

59 minutes 41 seconds

Publication Date

5-14-2018

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Denis Burger and Elaine McCall of Yamhill Valley Vineyards. The interview took place at Yamhill Valley Vineyards in McMinnville, Oregon on May 14, 2018.

Denis Burger is president and co-founder (with Elaine McCall and David Hinrichs) of Yamhill Valley Vineyards, where Elaine McCall is also a co-owner (with David Hinrichs). In this interview, Burger and McCall discuss how they came into the wine industry and the various challenges they faced in being one of the earlier wineries in the McMinnville American Viticultural Area (AVA). Burger and McCall discuss the future for Oregon wine, and share advice about how to be successful in the wine 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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