Interview
This interview is with Marissa Kipp of Cru and Domaine. In this interview, Marissa speaks about finding a passion for wine through education and service, especially as it gave her a chance to compete against herself to learn more and more about the world of wine.
She talks about her time working in all aspects of food, wine, and hospitality, with education always being a focus. She also talks about her perpetual state of studying for the next exam, improving her credentials and expanding her knowledge while always looking for more.
She then talks about how she found her way to Cru and Domaine and what’s she’s brought to the program, as well as what is coming next.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Cru and Domaine in Portland on February 28, 2024.
Interview
This interview is with David Hunter of Cru and Domaine. In this interview, David speaks about discovering a passion for wine, service, and wine education while working in the Bay Area. He talks about starting to learn about wine and feeling the need to pursue his education by studying in the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Later, he talks about coming to Oregon and finding his people here, and how that led him to Cru and Domaine. As he is preparing for the final level of the CMS exams, he also speaks about the preparation and study for the intensity of the exams, as well as what else he hopes to accomplish.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Cru and Domaine in Portland on January 23, 2024.