Title

Steve Girard Interview

Media

Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Document Type

Video File

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes 14 seconds

Publication Date

6-27-2018

Disciplines

Oral History | Viticulture and Oenology

Abstract

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Steve Girard of Benton-Lane Winery. The interview took place at Benton-Lane Winery in Monroe, Oregon on June 27, 2018.

Steve Girard is co-founder (with his wife Carol) of Benton-Lane Winery. In this interview, Girard talks about his early appreciation for wine and how he got hooked on Oregon Pinot Noir. He also discusses acquiring his unique property, planting his vines, and making his wine. Girard emphasizes that it takes a team, not a single person, to make wine successfully.

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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