INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
2 hours 28 minutes 30 seconds
DATE
June 20, 2024
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Dave Holstrom of Guy du Vin. In this interview, Dave speaks about his career in restaurants, from line cook to general manager. He discusses all the places he lived and worked, and the trials and tribulations of restaurant management.
From there, he talks about working more in wine, from creating and running wine programs to fixing ones that were broken. He speaks about coming to Portland and all the restaurants he helped open, and the many colleagues he built teams with. He also talks about his relationship with the Oregon wine industry and how he’s seen the industry grow.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Dave’s home in Gearhart on June 20, 2024.
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COMMENTS
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.