This interview is with Dave Parker of Benchmark Wine Group. In this interview, Dave speaks about moving to California to work in Silicon Valley, finding a passion for wine, and following it to purchasing a vineyard. From there he talks about becoming aware of Oregon wine, and coming to Oregon to buy a vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills.Along the way, though, he had started Brentwood Wine Auctions and then Benchmark Wine Group, specializing in finding and brokering rare and collectible wines. He talks about growing that business, finding wines and customers, and some of the ways in which his business operates. He also talks about how the business is changing and what comes next.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on July 30, 2024 in Vancouver, Wash.

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