INTERVIEWER

Schmidt, Rich

DURATION

54 minutes 25 seconds

DATE

August 19, 2022

INTERVIEW SUMMARY

This interview is with Bruce Sonnen of Van Duzer Vineyards. In this interview, Bruce speaks finding viticulture through landscaping, and then working to hone his craft at a number of vineyards before coming to work for Van Duzer.

He talks about his time at Van Duzer and how the project has matured, as well as some of the things he’s proudest of, and of how he’s seen Oregon’s wine industry change in the time he’s been part of it.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Van Duzer Vineyards on August 19, 2022.

COMMENTS

Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.

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