Richard Sommer
Person · 1929–2009 · Roseburg, OR
Attended UC Davis and founded HillCrest Vineyard near Roseburg in 1961, where he planted Oregon's first Pinot noir. Sold the winery in 2003.
Ownership
- HillCrest Vineyard (founded, from 1961)
- HillCrest Vineyard (owns, 1961–2003)
Affiliation
- UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology (studied at)
- Oregon Winegrowers Association (vice president, from 1969)