We Interviewed Daniel Fey, president of Results Partners, at his home amongst some of his longhorn cattle. Daniel shared with us his upbringing in Switzerland, where he grew up learning how to work hard on his family’s vineyard. He described his journey though higher education, where he learned more about viticulture, and later was able to share his knowledge through teaching. Daniel shared about his time in the Swiss Army, and later relates to how he uses his skills learned in the army in his job today.
Today we interviewed Julia Bandy, director of marketing and sales at Soter Vineyards. She shared her love for cooking and food growing up, which led her to attend culinary school, and then to work in several small family-owned restaurants. Julia’s love for wine was initially found during culinary school, and she eventually found her way to Oregon to work harvest in 2012. Her entry the wine industry eventually led her to dive into educating herself about wine through Sommelier and WSET courses. Julia shared how she learns best, and discussed what certifications she is pursuing currently.