Jesse Lange: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Jesse Lange, head winemaker of Lange Estate. In this interview, Jesse shares about his experience growing up around wine and how he paved his own path in the industry.

Jesse talks about finding his own passion for wine and how it first centered around agriculture and the vines. He shares about his time attending OSU and a sister university in New Zealand. He then goes on to talk about working for Lange and how both he and the brand have grown. 

Later in the interview, Jesse discusses his different roles in the Oregon wine industry. He also shares some of his outlooks and hopes for both himself and the industry. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on July 2, 2024 at the Lange Estate in Dundee.