INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 29 minutes 7 seconds
DATE
February 24, 2021
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Alex Cabrera of Results Partners. In this interview, Alex speaks about the experiences that sent him into the world of wine, starting with his time studying at Oregon State. He describes furthering his knowledge of grapes, wine, and vineyards until he was capable to begin working in the industry. He also discusses how vineyard management and winemaking work together, emphasizing that you don’t just work with vines, but with people.
He talks about his role as Director of Vineyard Operations at Results Partners and what his job entails. He speaks about working with clients in order to meet their goals, advocating for them, and being adaptable throughout the process. He ends by going over what he hopes for the future of himself and Results Partners, as well as, his predictions for the future of the vineyard industry as a whole.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Alex’s home in Sherwood on February 24, 2021.
COMMENTS
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.