Interview
This interview is with Andy McVay of Portland Wine Cellar. In this interview, Andy speaks about his passion for art and agriculture, and how science is the nuts and bolts of life.
Andy takes us through his experience in winemaking from cellarmaster to winemaker. His journey follows him through wineries like Edgefield Winery and Dobbes Family Estate. He also talks about stepping away from winemaking to focus on the sales and hospitality side, and pursuing his passion for sustainability in wine packaging and other pressing issues he sees within the wine industry.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University on July 26, 2022.
Interview
This interview is with Erin Palmer of Portland Wine Cellar. Erin talks about her path into wine and finding both her passion for wine and her passion for sharing it with others. She talks about finding meaningful connections through wine, and using her shop as a place to highlight wines and brands that align with her values.
She also talks about the effects of 2020 on her life and work, and some of the pivots she made to get through, and help her team through.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Erin’s home in Hillsboro on April 18, 2022.