Interviewer
Schmidt, Rich
Duration
44 minutes 58 seconds
Date
July 5, 2018
Interview Summary
This interview is with Mike and Robin Murto of Murto Vineyard. In this interview, Mike and Robin discuss why they chose to grow grapes, and the difficulties in taking care of the land alongside their day jobs. Mike and Robin’s unique trait is that they do the work themselves; making their grapes one of a kind. The couple discusses the challenges seen within the wine industry, as well as the hope for the future. Robin ends with stating that the wine industry is filled with wonderful people, and hopes that the next generation can develop the same kind of community that she was a part of.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield College on July 5, 2018.
Comments
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.