Interviewer

Schmidt, Rich

Duration

39 minutes 30 seconds

Date

August 30, 2017

Interview Summary

This interview is with Jay Somers of J. Christopher. Jay starts the interview by talking about his interest of making alcohol by first starting in the beer industry with McMenamins. He goes on to talk about is growing interest in the wine industry and starting a winery. He also talks about his goals for the future and possible challenges the industry might face in the next decade.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at J. Christopher on August 30, 2017.

Comments

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