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Podcast: The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast
Episode: Stacey Gibson and Neil Thompson: Oral History Interview
Description: This interview is with Stacey Gibson and Neil Thompson of Park Avenue Fine Wines. They each share what initially interested them in wine, and how they got their start in the industry. Stacey and Neil describe their perspective decisions to move to Oregon, and what each of them did once they got here. Stacey explains how she was educated through Somelier certifications, while Neil gained his knowlege through experience in the industry.
After Neil had found the space to start Park Avenue Wines, he eventually hired Stacey as the bar manager. It quickly was apparent that she was a huge...