INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 25 minutes 11 seconds
DATE
February 17, 2024
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Joel Sokoloff. In this interview, Joel talks about how he found farming and how that led him to wine.
Joel dives into how he grew up in the suburbs of Illinois and how he found farming later in life. He shares why he loves the industry, the family, and the tight-knit community Joel then talks about how his passion for farming led him to wine.
Later in the interview Joel talks about why he is endlessly interested in farming and wine. He leaves us with some of his hopes and advice for the future of Oregon wine.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in Joel’s home in McMinnville, Oregon.
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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.