INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 12 minutes 28 seconds
DATE
May 10, 2023
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Roberta Manell Montero of Bouchard Cooperages. In this interview, Roberta speaks about being immersed in the world of wine during a post-college trip to Germany, and following that dream to California, where her wine industry journey began.
From there, Roberta talks about beginning work with Bouchard, finding kindred spirits in Oregon via the Steamboat Conference, and eventually planting a vineyard in New Zealand. Along the way, she talks about finding community through wine and how she’s watched Oregon grow through her barrel sales role.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Seven Springs Vineyard in Salem on May 10, 2023.
COMMENTS
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.