In 2018, Brooks Winery celebrated its 20th year. When founder Jimi Brooks – a Linfield alumnus – unexpectedly passed away in September of 2004, a group of his wine industry friends graciously came forward and donated their time and energy to complete that harvest in Brooks’ style.

Through interviews with those who helped keep the winery afloat after Jimi’s death, this project between the Oregon Wine History Archive and Brooks Winery sheds light on a story of camaraderie in the face of tragedy in the Oregon wine industry.

Laurent Montalieu

Full interview

Condensed interview


Harry Peterson-Nedry

Full interview

Condensed interview


Jay Somers

Full interview

Condensed interview


David Autrey and Amy Wesselman

Full interview

Condensed interview


Josh Bergstrom

Full interview

Condensed interview


Steve Doerner

Full interview

Condensed interview


Jim Prosser

Full interview

Condensed interview


Luisa Ponzi

Full interview

Condensed interview


Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill

Full interview

Condensed interview


Moe Momtazi

Full interview

Condensed interview


Tad Seestedt

Full interview

Condensed interview


Janie Brooks Heuck

Full interview


Pascal Brooks

Full interview


Chris Williams

Full interview


Compilations

How I met Jimi


My favorite memory of Jimi