Harvest Interns
Meet the Dundee Hills 2024 Harvest Interns
Meet the interns traveling from near and far to discover how we make wine in the Dundee Hills.
Domaine Roy et Fils
Marco
Marco
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: I live in Florence, close to the famous wine region Chianti
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT BEING HERE IN THE DUNDEE HILLS: I’m excited to start a new experience at Domaine Roy and Fils especially for learning new Pinot Noir winemaking techniques. I’m also happy to know new people, try to improve my English, and learn about the American lifestyle.
Lola
Lola
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: I’m a Frenchie coming from the Alps
WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT BEING HERE IN THE DUNDEE HILLS: After 6 years living in Australia, I was dreaming about coming to do a vintage in USA—especially Oregon I’m happy to discover this beautiful winery, and this new land of Pinot Noir. After two weeks here, I found the Dundee Hills to be very peaceful with an abundance of wineries that encourages me to train my palate for anew kind of Pinot and Chardonnay.
Theophile
Theophile Arnoux
WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Burgandy, where my family owns Domaine Arnoux Pere et Fils at Chorey-les-Beaune
WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT BEING HERE IN THE DUNDEE HILLS: I came here to discover a different way of producing wine, new technics and to improve my English. And of course, to learn more about American life.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Cedric
Cedric Grimplet
Where are you from? France
Why are you excited to come here? I’ve wanted to learn more about vineyards in America.
Ashley
Ashley Walters
Where are you from? Oregon
Why are you excited to come here? It’s an opportunity for me to learn more about winemaking and spend time with Véro! (Ashley is also a full-time Hospitality Associate with us!)
Courtney
Courtney Gephart
Where are you from? Oregon
Why are you excited to come here? I worked as a temp at DDO during the 2021 harvest and was eager to return for the full harvest experience!
Louis
Louis Morin
Where are you from? France
Why are you excited to come here? To see and explore another part of the world.
Nicolas
Nicolas Fontaine
Where are you from? France
Why are you excited to come here? It’s what I studied and earned a degree in, so it’s part of my practice.
Jules
Jules Maillard
Where are you from? France
Why are you excited to come here? To learn more about Burgundy winemaking styles and how it’s done in America.
Camille
Camille Merieux
Where are you from? France
Why are you excited to come here? During my harvest experience in France, my boss knew Véro and recommended that I work the harvest here!
Sokol Blosser
Maddie
Maddie Hider
Where are you from? Portland, OR!
Why are you excited to come to the Dundee Hills? It is beautiful and the Pinot Noir is lovely.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sebire
Where are you from? SOUTH CAROLINA
Why are you excited to come to the Dundee Hills? EXPLORE MORE PINOT NOIR and mushrooms!
Quinn
Quinn Orr
Where are you from? Boise, ID
Why are you excited to come to the Dundee Hills? I am excited to come to the Dundee Hills to learn more about wine and get to explore such a beautiful area!
Bree
Bree McKewen
Where are you from? Grants Pass, OR (Southern Oregon)
Why are you excited to be in the Dundee Hills:? Pinot Noir!
Argyle Winery
Jered
Jered Sublet
Where did you come from? McMinnville OR
Why are you excited to be here in the Dundee Hills? It is cool seeing the entire process from fruit to juice to world class wine
Sakshi
Sakshi Kute
Where are you from? India
What are you excited about being here in the Dundee Hills? I am in the States for the first time. I’m excited to experience harvest, and learn about the winemaking practices
Sunny
Sunny Hade
Where are you coming from? India
What are you excited about being here in the Dundee Hills? I worked previously at wineries in Washington, but always wanted to come to the Willamette Valley. It is so exciting. And I love the weather!
Ellisa
Ellisa Newberg
Where are you from? McMinnville
What are you excited about being in the Dundee Hills? Seeing the process of harvest and winemaking. I know this area values quality and I’m excited to be part of that.
