Listen "Tyson Smith: Oral History Interview"
Episode Synopsis
This interview is with Tyson Smith of Copious Cellars. In this interview, Tyson talks about his path to becoming a winemaker. Tyson talks about growing up in Oregon and starting to make wines with his dad, who took copious notes about the process. He discusses his background as an artist and graphic designer, creating feature-length films and comics. Then, Tyson talks about taking the leap to making wines and the experience of releasing his first vintage. He also talks about the differences between his artistic and winemaking practices and the future of Copious Cellars. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Ricochet Wines in McMinnville on June 12, 2025.
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