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As an architecture-turned-journalism major, native-Oregonian Michael Lundeen is an avid learner who didn’t start out to become a winemaker. But his first harvest experience after college led to a fascination with wine that has only grown since. Today, we were excited to interview Michael and hear about his winemaking journey from Oregon to Italy, and back again.

Rather than following the expected Midwestern path of fermenting dairy, Wisconsin-native Sam Poehlman brought that fermentation expertise to wine after discovering Oregon wine during her college internship at Argyle. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sam and hearing about this first introduction to the wine industry, which was only the beginning of Sam’s impressive career that has included stops at Wither Hills, King Estate, Tendril Cellars, Domaine Serene, and now Jackson Family.

Ted Johnson followed a career in engineering by tackling amateur winemaking with his friends Dennis and Marlene Grant. After success in amateur competitions and encouragement from friends and family, the three decided to start making wine commercially, with the Grants starting Parrett Mountain Cellars and Ted launching Catman Cellars.

Not just a summer wine, Amy Streger’s new Lambrusco-inspired, dry sparkling red wine, Endless Season, is meant to be enjoyed year-round. (Not this year, though, since the first vintage is already sold out!) Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Amy and hearing about her discovery of Lambrusco, her general love of sparkling wines, her journey to Oregon via Colorado and New York, and how her collaboration with Landmass Wines developed.

Larry Ferar turned an education in architecture and a love of landscapes into a small Oregon architecture firm, but a chance encounter with David and Ginny Adelsheim turned him down the path of winery design. The Adelsheims gave him his first project – the new Adelsheim winery – which led to similar projects at Leonetti and Pepper Bridge in Walla Walla, and Lemelson in the Willamette Valley.

Long-time wine instructor, shop owner, and wine seller, Erin Palmer of Portland Wine Cellar wears many hats, all with personality and enthusiasm. Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Erin and hearing about her journey from dot-com survivor to wine shop owner. Over the past 20 years, Erin has used her love of wine and education to create her place within the Oregon wine industry, and she continues to promote diversity and representation with the platform of wine.

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