Interview
This interview is with Geoff Hall of Argyle Winery. In this interview, Geoff talks about how he got involved in wine – first through botany, then viticulture, and finally through the people he met along the way.
Geoff shares about growing up in Boise and attending the University of Idaho with intentions of becoming a doctor. That changed when he took a course in botany, and his professor encouraged him to find a career path he was more passionate about.
Geoff talks about being introduced to the viticulture industry and beginning a Master’s program, where he studied and published papers about an issue known as “berry shrivel.” Through these studies, he connected with many people in the industry and worked harvests in both Italy and Tasmania.
Geoff shares about being interested in the Oregon wine industry and coming to work at Adelsheim. After working at Chateau St. Michele and Erath, he joined the team at Argyle, first as the vineyard manager and now in operations for the entire winery. He also talks about his involvement in the AHIVOY organization.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Argyle Winery in Newberg on November 18, 2025.
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This interview is with Brian Croser. In this interview, Brian speaks about his journey in finding a career in wine while growing up in Australia and his connections to the Oregon wine industry.
Brian talks about falling in love early with wine. He shares about how he found his decision to pursue a career in wine easy and made before he could even drink. He then dives into his academic journey regarding wine and his path to making wine.
Later in the interview, Brian talks about his time in California, where he pursued a Master’s Degree at UC Davis. He then goes on to talk about his later involvement in starting Argyle and becoming involved with the Oregon wine industry. He also speaks about the connections he forged throughout his career and life.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on October 15, 2024 via Zoom.