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Interview

This interview is the Joe Olexa from Ankeny Vineyards and Winery. He first talks about how he came to his property, what it was like growing the grapes and making the wine and then about the future of the Oregon wine industry.

This interview was conducted at the Ankeny Vineyards and Winery on August 17, 2015.

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