INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 35 minutes 1 second
DATE
May 29, 2025
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Michael Kanbergs of Taborly Wines. In this interview, Michael discusses his journey to owning his own wine shop.
Michael talks about growing up in California and his college experience, which nurtured his love for the restaurant and wine industry. He talks about his affinity for wine and the people and places that drew him to Portland.
Then, Michael talks about acquiring a wine shop, which was eventually renamed to Taborly Wines. He discusses the Oregon spirit, what he likes to put on the shelf, and the beauty of small communities.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Taborly Wines in Portland on May 29, 2025.
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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.