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S1E5 Episode 5 - The Gospel of Pinot
We arrive now at the development phase of the contemporary Pinot Noir Movement in the Willamette Valley
S1E4 Episode 4 - A Hermit Among The Vines
A brief exploration of the life and career of Richard Sommer, a pioneer in the post prohibition production of wine in Oregon.
S1E3 Episode 3 - Harvesting Shadows, Pouring Light
A look at the first, tentative efforts to establish wine as a commercial crop in Oregon and the Willamette Valley.
S1E2 Episode 2 - Where the Good Rains Fall Aplenty
This episode is a journey into the unique history and settlement of Oregon as a preliminary to diving into a more focused history of wine in the region. From the earliest days of the Hudson Bay…
S1E1 Episode 1 - Terroir
A background sketch on how and why the Willamette Valley of Oregon emerged in the twentieth century as a major world wine growing region. In this episode we look at soil type, climate, and the…
S1E1 Terroir
Terroir is often treated as a marketing word, a kind of poetic shorthand for “place.” But in the Willamette Valley, it has a much more precise meaning.In this episode, I look closely at the forces…
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A View From the Hilltop has published 5 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
A View From the Hilltop is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.
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