INTERVIEWER

Schmidt, Rich

DURATION

42 minutes 41 seconds

DATE

July 12, 2023

INTERVIEW SUMMARY

This interview is with Jeremy Cusimano of Gradient Vineyard. In this interview, Jeremy speaks about his lifelong love of agriculture, and about his education in this area. He talks about learning viticulture and starting his business in Oregon to work with local farmers.

He also talks about his decision to make wine and the early days of Gradient, as well as what he sees for the future of the brand and of the southern Willamette Valley.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Davis Vineyard in Junction City on July 12, 2023.

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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