Interview

This interview is with Mary Olson of Airlie Winery. In this interview, Mary talks about why she chose wine, and how she got exposed to Pinot Noir after moving to Oregon. She then goes on to talk about how she ended up at Airlie after helping out with the 1996 harvest. Mary then goes on to speak about her business philosophy, and what it means to have a women-owned-and-operated brand. Towards the end of the interview, she discusses changes she’s seen to the wine industry, what she sees for the future of Airlie, and the Oregon Wine Industry at large.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Airlie Winery on July 16, 2019.


Interview

This interview is with Elizabeth Clark of Airlie Winery. In this interview, Elizabeth talks about how she entered the wine industry and ended up in Oregon. She then goes on to talk about her various work experiences, initial impressions of Oregon, and how she ended at Airlie. Further into the interview, Elizabeth offers her winemaking philosophy, and what she hopes consumers to get from Airlie wines.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Airlie Winery on July 16, 2019.


Interview

This interview is with Mary Olson, the owner of Airlie Winery in Monmouth, Oregon. Olson talks about her moments of frustration in the beginning and how her passion for wine kept her going.

This interview was conducted by David Baker in 2012.


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