Tape 1, Side 2.This oral history interview with John D. Weisinger was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall on May 24, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. The sound quality of this interview is extremely poor, and much of it is inaudible.

In this interview, Weisinger discusses the history of the area around the Weisinger Winery in Ashland, Oregon, and shares the reasons that he chose the site to purchase in 1978. He also talks about his family history of winemaking, then speaks about the early years of his winery, including the process of planting his first grapes. He discusses the wine industry in Oregon, and talks about the Oregon Winegrowers Association and the market for Oregon wines. He closes the interview by talking about the future of the Oregon wine industry, and shares his thoughts about how climate change will affect winegrowers.

Tape 1, Side 1.This oral history interview with John D. Weisinger was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall on May 24, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. The sound quality of this interview is extremely poor, and much of it is inaudible.

In this interview, Weisinger discusses the history of the area around the Weisinger Winery in Ashland, Oregon, and shares the reasons that he chose the site to purchase in 1978. He also talks about his family history of winemaking, then speaks about the early years of his winery, including the process of planting his first grapes. He discusses the wine industry in Oregon, and talks about the Oregon Winegrowers Association and the market for Oregon wines. He closes the interview by talking about the future of the Oregon wine industry, and shares his thoughts about how climate change will affect winegrowers.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Dick Troon was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall at Troon Vineyards in the Applegate Valley, Oregon, on April 20, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Troon describes the beginnings of Troon Vineyard. He talks about planting the first grapevines in 1972, about taking a class on viticulture at Oregon State University, and about beginning to make wine in 1993. He discusses the growth of the wine industry in Oregon, talks about the climate and terroir of the Applegate Valley, and speaks about other winemakers in the region. He also talks about the State of Jefferson movement in relation to the Applegate Valley wine industry, discusses how the region differs from the Willamette Valley, and shares his experiences making Cabernet and Zinfandel wines. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He closes the interview by discussing his involvement with the Oregon Winegrowers Association, and Oregon wine label regulations.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Dick Troon was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall at Troon Vineyards in the Applegate Valley, Oregon, on April 20, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Troon describes the beginnings of Troon Vineyard. He talks about planting the first grapevines in 1972, about taking a class on viticulture at Oregon State University, and about beginning to make wine in 1993. He discusses the growth of the wine industry in Oregon, talks about the climate and terroir of the Applegate Valley, and speaks about other winemakers in the region. He also talks about the State of Jefferson movement in relation to the Applegate Valley wine industry, discusses how the region differs from the Willamette Valley, and shares his experiences making Cabernet and Zinfandel wines. He talks about his children, their families, and their careers. He closes the interview by discussing his involvement with the Oregon Winegrowers Association, and Oregon wine label regulations.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Bill Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on January 24, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. A transcript is also available.

In this interview, Fuller discusses his early experience with winemaking at the Italian Swiss Colony in Santa Rosa, California. He shares the reasons why he and fellow winemaker Bill Malkmus chose the area of Forest Grove, Oregon, to establish their winery, Tualatin Vineyards; talks about the types of grapes they grew; and discusses the first wines they made in the 1970s. He speaks about his involvement with the Oregon Winegrowers Association and talks about wine labeling legislation the organization lobbied for. He talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry and market since the 1970s, and how it changed during the 1980s. He also talks about winning best of show at the International Wine and Spirits Competition with a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay in the same year. He discusses his partnership with Bill Malkmus; talks about his children and their careers; and closes the interview by sharing his winemaking philosophy.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Bill Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on January 24, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. A transcript is also available.

In this interview, Fuller discusses his early experience with winemaking at the Italian Swiss Colony in Santa Rosa, California. He shares the reasons why he and fellow winemaker Bill Malkmus chose the area of Forest Grove, Oregon, to establish their winery, Tualatin Vineyards; talks about the types of grapes they grew; and discusses the first wines they made in the 1970s. He speaks about his involvement with the Oregon Winegrowers Association and talks about wine labeling legislation the organization lobbied for. He talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry and market since the 1970s, and how it changed during the 1980s. He also talks about winning best of show at the International Wine and Spirits Competition with a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay in the same year. He discusses his partnership with Bill Malkmus; talks about his children and their careers; and closes the interview by sharing his winemaking philosophy.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Bill Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on January 24, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. A transcript is also available.

In this interview, Fuller discusses his early experience with winemaking at the Italian Swiss Colony in Santa Rosa, California. He shares the reasons why he and fellow winemaker Bill Malkmus chose the area of Forest Grove, Oregon, to establish their winery, Tualatin Vineyards; talks about the types of grapes they grew; and discusses the first wines they made in the 1970s. He speaks about his involvement with the Oregon Winegrowers Association and talks about wine labeling legislation the organization lobbied for. He talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry and market since the 1970s, and how it changed during the 1980s. He also talks about winning best of show at the International Wine and Spirits Competition with a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay in the same year. He discusses his partnership with Bill Malkmus; talks about his children and their careers; and closes the interview by sharing his winemaking philosophy.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Virginia Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on April 25, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. The sound quality of this interview is extremely poor, and much of it is inaudible.

In this interview, Fuller discusses moving to Forest Grove, Oregon, with her husband, Bill Fuller, and their children in 1973, and talks about her role in the family winery, Tualatin Vineyards. She speaks about planting their first grapevines, about the development of their winemaking style, and about marketing their wines. She describes the creation of blue road signs for local attractions, now part of the Oregon Department of Transportation's Outdoor Advertising Sign Program; talks about developing brochures for the winery; and discusses the cooperation among early Oregon winemakers. She talks about her former career as a nurse, discusses her taste in wine, and speaks about her children, their families, and their careers. She also talks about the development of Forest Grove, and closes the interview by talking about Oregon winemakers that lobbied the Oregon legislature on behalf of the wine industry.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Virginia Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on April 25, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. The sound quality of this interview is extremely poor, and much of it is inaudible.

In this interview, Fuller discusses moving to Forest Grove, Oregon, with her husband, Bill Fuller, and their children in 1973, and talks about her role in the family winery, Tualatin Vineyards. She speaks about planting their first grapevines, about the development of their winemaking style, and about marketing their wines. She describes the creation of blue road signs for local attractions, now part of the Oregon Department of Transportation's Outdoor Advertising Sign Program; talks about developing brochures for the winery; and discusses the cooperation among early Oregon winemakers. She talks about her former career as a nurse, discusses her taste in wine, and speaks about her children, their families, and their careers. She also talks about the development of Forest Grove, and closes the interview by talking about Oregon winemakers that lobbied the Oregon legislature on behalf of the wine industry.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Virginia Fuller was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall in Portland, Oregon, on April 25, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry. The sound quality of this interview is extremely poor, and much of it is inaudible.

In this interview, Fuller discusses moving to Forest Grove, Oregon, with her husband, Bill Fuller, and their children in 1973, and talks about her role in the family winery, Tualatin Vineyards. She speaks about planting their first grapevines, about the development of their winemaking style, and about marketing their wines. She describes the creation of blue road signs for local attractions, now part of the Oregon Department of Transportation's Outdoor Advertising Sign Program; talks about developing brochures for the winery; and discusses the cooperation among early Oregon winemakers. She talks about her former career as a nurse, discusses her taste in wine, and speaks about her children, their families, and their careers. She also talks about the development of Forest Grove, and closes the interview by talking about Oregon winemakers that lobbied the Oregon legislature on behalf of the wine industry.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Nancy A. Ponzi was conducted by Clark Hansen at the Ponzi Vineyard in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Ponzi discusses her family background and early life in Fullerton, California, and eastern Venezuela. She talks about her marriage to Dick Ponzi, about how they developed an interest in winemaking while living in California, and about raising a family. She discusses the early years of the Ponzi Winery in Beaverton, Oregon, including planting their first grapevines, producing their first Pinot Noir, and marketing their first wines. She talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry since the 1970s, particularly with regard to Pinot Noir, and also about tasting events at their winery. She closes the interview by discussing Oregon's place in the international wine market.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Nancy A. Ponzi was conducted by Clark Hansen at the Ponzi Vineyard in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Ponzi discusses her family background and early life in Fullerton, California, and eastern Venezuela. She talks about her marriage to Dick Ponzi, about how they developed an interest in winemaking while living in California, and about raising a family. She discusses the early years of the Ponzi Winery in Beaverton, Oregon, including planting their first grapevines, producing their first Pinot Noir, and marketing their first wines. She talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry since the 1970s, particularly with regard to Pinot Noir, and also about tasting events at their winery. She closes the interview by discussing Oregon's place in the international wine market.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Nancy A. Ponzi was conducted by Clark Hansen at the Ponzi Vineyard in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Ponzi discusses her family background and early life in Fullerton, California, and eastern Venezuela. She talks about her marriage to Dick Ponzi, about how they developed an interest in winemaking while living in California, and about raising a family. She discusses the early years of the Ponzi Winery in Beaverton, Oregon, including planting their first grapevines, producing their first Pinot Noir, and marketing their first wines. She talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry since the 1970s, particularly with regard to Pinot Noir, and also about tasting events at their winery. She closes the interview by discussing Oregon's place in the international wine market.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Nancy A. Ponzi was conducted by Clark Hansen at the Ponzi Vineyard in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Ponzi discusses her family background and early life in Fullerton, California, and eastern Venezuela. She talks about her marriage to Dick Ponzi, about how they developed an interest in winemaking while living in California, and about raising a family. She discusses the early years of the Ponzi Winery in Beaverton, Oregon, including planting their first grapevines, producing their first Pinot Noir, and marketing their first wines. She talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry since the 1970s, particularly with regard to Pinot Noir, and also about tasting events at their winery. She closes the interview by discussing Oregon's place in the international wine market.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Marjorie M. Vuylsteke was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall at Oak Knoll Winery in Hillsboro, Oregon, on May 3, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Vuylsteke describes the early years of Oak Knoll Winery. She discusses the work involved in starting the winery and talks about the first wines they made in the 1970s. She also shares her involvement in the Hillsboro community. She talks about organizing wine-tasting events with other women winemakers in the region, about some of the employees at the winery, and about sourcing their grapes. She discusses raising a large family while operating the winery, speaks about participating in wine-tasting competitions, and describes some of the wines Oak Knoll makes. She closes the interview by talking about other women winemakers, and about how the Oregon wine industry has changed since the 1970s.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Marjorie M. Vuylsteke was conducted by Jamie Minkus and Kirsten Wall at Oak Knoll Winery in Hillsboro, Oregon, on May 3, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Vuylsteke describes the early years of Oak Knoll Winery. She discusses the work involved in starting the winery and talks about the first wines they made in the 1970s. She also shares her involvement in the Hillsboro community. She talks about organizing wine-tasting events with other women winemakers in the region, about some of the employees at the winery, and about sourcing their grapes. She discusses raising a large family while operating the winery, speaks about participating in wine-tasting competitions, and describes some of the wines Oak Knoll makes. She closes the interview by talking about other women winemakers, and about how the Oregon wine industry has changed since the 1970s.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Nancy A. Ponzi was conducted by Clark Hansen at the Ponzi Vineyard in Beaverton, Oregon, on June 11, 2002. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project, which collected interviews with notable figures in the wine-growing industry, including vintners, vineyard growers, community members, and workers active in the development of Oregon's wine industry.

In this interview, Ponzi discusses her family background and early life in Fullerton, California, and eastern Venezuela. She talks about her marriage to Dick Ponzi, about how they developed an interest in winemaking while living in California, and about raising a family. She discusses the early years of the Ponzi Winery in Beaverton, Oregon, including planting their first grapevines, producing their first Pinot Noir, and marketing their first wines. She talks about the growth of the Oregon wine industry since the 1970s, particularly with regard to Pinot Noir, and also about tasting events at their winery. She closes the interview by discussing Oregon's place in the international wine market.