INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 19 minutes 1 seconds
DATE
January 31, 2025
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Robb Bell of Cathedral Ridge Winery. In this interview, Robb speaks about his career in marketing and how that led him into wine through connections with many of the early winemakers in California.
After finding himself in Hood River, he talks about purchasing a vineyard and starting to learn about growing grapes and making wine. And he talks about the philosophy behind his wines and hospitality model, while also speaking about the growth he’s seen in Oregon wine, specifically the Columbia Gorge.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on January 31, 2025 at Cathedral Ridge Winery in Hood River.
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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.