Jon Casteel: Oral History Interview
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This interview is with Jon Casteel, owner of Casteel Custom Bottling. In this interview, Jon dives into all things wine, equipment, and bottling.
Jon talks about life growing up as a Casteel. He shares how wine has always been a huge constant in his life, but his passion has always been with equipment rather than winemaking. He then goes on to talk about how being a self-proclaimed “gear-head” has shaped his path.
Later in the interview, Jon dives into the creation of his company, Casteel Custom Bottling. He shares how it started with a handshake, deal, and one truck and has now grown to be two trucks and a physical location. Jon also talks about both his hopes for his own future and the future of Oregon wine.
This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Casteel Custom Bottling Company in McMinnville on May 31, 2024.
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