INTERVIEWER
Schmidt, Rich
DURATION
1 hour 1 minute 58 seconds
DATE
February 7, 2022
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
This Oral History Interview is with Tim Rippa of Petit Monde Wine Merchants. Tim talks about his introduction to the wine industry and his path through in Oregon, including restaurants, production and distribution. He also talks about the challenges of building wine lists and selling wine, and the projects he’s working on now.
Tim concludes by talking about the changes he’s seen in the Oregon wine industry and what might come next.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on February 7, 2022 at Angel Face in Portland.
COMMENTS
Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.