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Podcast: The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast
Episode: Ben Casteel: Oral History Interview
Description: This interview is with Ben Casteel of Bethel Heights Vineyard. In this interview, Ben speaks about being born into the wine industry. He goes over what it was like growing up on a vineyard and working with his father, uncle, and cousins. He describes his education and his interest in English Literature before he decided to pursue wine. Ben also talks about going to France, learning the language, and working on a vineyard in Burgundy.
Later, Ben speaks about how his career in the Oregon Wine Industry took off. He discusses his work at Rex Hill and what it was...