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