Luisa Ponzi Interview

This interview is an oral history conducted by Linfield College archivist Rich Schmidt with Luisa Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards. The interview took place at Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood, Oregon on September 15, 2017. Luisa Ponzi is the winemaker and a second-generation owner at Ponzi Vineyards. In this interview, she discusses growing up in the family business, leaving and then finding her way back to wine, and eventually taking on the role of winemaker from her father. Ponzi also talks about the rapid growth of the winery and advice for someone wanting to join the industry