INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 26 minutes 7 seconds
DATE
May 26, 2021
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This interview is with Robin and Danuta Pfeiffer of Pfeiffer Winery. In this interview, the couple begin speaking about their life before wine, including how they met, Robin’s time teaching and growing up on the family farm, and Danuta’s time as a broadcast journalist, ski instructor, long distance bicycle rider, and so forth. They go on to talk about Pfeiffer Vineyards, which began after Robin received offers to purchase the land due to its grape growing potential. Later, they go over building their tasting room, growing their brand, and consider how their business has changed over the years.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Pfeiffer Vineyards in Junction City on May 26, 2021.
COMMENTS
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.