Library to host Umpqua Valley wine program

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library invites the public to a presentation on wine making, viticulture and the history of wine in the Umpqua Valley at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

Presenter Joel Goodwillie, winery manager at Umpqua Community College’s Southern Oregon Wine Institute, has 30 years of experience building successful winery and hard cidery businesses. He co-authored the federal Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area application and co-founded the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association. Goodwillie also is knowledgeable in business, sales, marketing, customer relations, and strategic planning and implementation.

The Southern Oregon Wine Institute’s mission is to serve the wineries of Southern Oregon as a resource for skilled winery workers.

The program, which will be held at the library located at 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Roseburg Public Library staff at 541-492-7050 or library@cityofroseburg.org.