Alex Davis: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Alex Davis of PDX Wines. In this interview, Alex talks about his love for all things food, travel, and wine. Alex shares about his childhood and growing up in Maine. He dives into growing up around his parents’ bar and how these memories still influence him today. He then goes on to talk about going to college and his subsequent travels. Later in the interview, Alex talks about catching the wine bug and goes on to share some of his first memories and impressions of Portland. He then talks about his journey to finding his current roles at PDX Wines This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Tulip Shop Tavern in Portland on June 3, 2025.