Interview
This interview is with Alyssa Vera of 00 Wines. In this interview, Alyssa speaks about her upbringing and education, and about discovering wine because her partner was in the wine industry. She talks about her first wine adventures in wine – in Margaret River on the west side of Australia – and being taken in by the idea of wine and community.
Next, she talks about returning to Oregon and working in a variety of roles before coming to work at 00 Wines. She discusses the skills she’s learned and the parts of her work that have been impactful, as well as what comes next.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Seven Springs Vineyard in Salem on July 18, 2023.
Interview
This interview is with Matt Perry of 00 Wines. In this interview, Matt speaks about an early interest in fermentation leading him to working in wine research and production in Minnesota, followed by a series of internships in Napa and abroad.
He talks about his first experience in Oregon wine as an intern at Antica Terra, and what about that experience made him want to stay in Oregon. He then talks about his time at Carlton Winemakers Studio and Adelsheim before landing his role as winemaker at 00 Wines. In addition, he talks about formative moments along the way and what the Oregon wine industry looks like to him now.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on March 16, 2023.
Interview
This interview is with Kathryn Hermann of 00 Wines. In this interview, Kathryn speaks about her upbringing, and how growing up surrounded by nature affected her understanding of wine. Her careers in marketing, product management, and software development led her to her current role at 00 Wines.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Kathryn’s home in Carlton on August 17, 2021.
Interview
This interview is with Chris Hermann of 00 Wines. In this interview, Chris goes over the history of the Oregon Wine Industry. He speaks about how Oregon Wine got its start and what “Wine Pioneers” were instrumental in making it happen. He talks about how the industry has grown, how business is done, and what changes have taken place. Chris also shares his own history with wine, which includes his time spent as a lawyer and his memories with his father.
Later, Chris describes 00 Wines and what it’s been like building the brand. He goes on to share what he’s observed recently in the industry and he gives advice for those wanting to make and sell their own wine. At the end, Chris discusses the future for himself, 00 Wines, and the Oregon Wine Industry as a whole.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Chris’s home in Carlton on July 16, 2021.