CHEHALEM WINERY COLLECTION

Interview

This interview is with Dave Rice of Chehalem Winery. In this interview, Dave speaks about his lifelong interest in wine and how it brought him to his current role.

Dave talks about his career in sales and how it prepared him to work in wine sales and hospitality. He speaks on his initial impressions of the Oregon wine industry and how he’s seen it grow and change. And he talks about how his role has grown and evolved, and what he does now.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at the Chehalem Winey tasting room in Newberg on August 14, 2023.

Interview

This interview is with Jess Spera of Chehalem Winery. In this interview, Jess speaks about her past jobs, travels, and experiences that led her to Chehalem.

Jess starts by talking about her time in Colorado and found love for beer brewing. She shares how her love for brewing evolved into a love for wine, especially after her time spent doing wine harvests abroad.

She then dives into her life once she returns to the states and shares the ways she found herself working towards a future. Whether it was sharing how she met her husband during harvest or how she advanced to being the winemaker’s second hand, Jess spills it all!

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Chehalem Winery in Newberg on June 8, 2023.

Interview

This interview is with Katie Santora, winemaker at Chehalem Winery. In this interview, Katie discusses how she got into the wine industry after her dad’s friend suggested she study winemaking. She talks about the program she entered at UC Davis, the education she received, and how she ended up in Oregon working at various other wineries before ending up at Chehalem. Katie speaks about her travels as well as the tremendous support she received from the industry that has kept her passionate about winemaking. Towards the end of the interview, Katie showcases her gratitude for the position she has as a woman in the wine industry, her wine making philosophy, advice for people looking to enter the wine industry, the future of Chehalem, as well as her own personal goals.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Chehalem Winery on March 15, 2019.

Interview

This interview with Harry and Wynne Peterson-Nedry, of Chehalem Winery. In the interview, Harry and Wynne Peterson-Nedry focus on their involvement in the Oregon wine industry. The interview begins with Harry alone talking about his start in the industry and how Oregon has changed since he joined. About 40 minutes into the interview, Harry is joined by his daughter, Wynne, to discuss more general information about the industry. They talk about the family winery, the future of Oregon wine, and the growing interest in wine for consumers.

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt and Camille Weber at Chehalem Winery on April 15, 2016.

Interview

This interview is with Harry Peterson-Nedry, the founder, winemaker, and co-manager at Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon. He discusses how he got into the wine industry, sustainable practices during the entire winemaking process, and some of his early experiences.

This interview was conducted by David Baker in 2012.

Interview

This interview is with Harry Peterson-Nedry, founder, winemaker, and co-manager at Chehalem Wines in Newberg, Oregon. He talks about the early days in the industry, his role as a winemaker, and the different ways to affect the quality of a wine.

This interview was conducted by Janis Miglavs on December 4, 2007

Interview

Harry Peterson-Nedry is the founder, winemaker, and co-manager at Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon. His hobby turned into a career, and he became a successful figure in the Oregon wine industry. In this interview, Peterson-Nedry summarizes what makes the Oregon wine industry so unique. He covers the topics of climate, landscape, Oregon innovations, and more.

This interview was conducted circa 2004-2006.