David Reiner Wirtz

Background

Wirtz, David Reiner was born on May 22, 1952 in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Son of Reiner Shogren and Mary Ellen (Greip) Wirtz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Portland State University, 1976.

Career

Cellar master, Coury Vineyards, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1971-1977; wine maker, Rueter Hill Vineyards, Forest Grove, 1977-1980; instructor, Clackamas College, Oregon City, 1980-1984; wine grower, Writz Vineyards, Forest Grove, since 1966. Consultant Oregon Wine Industry, since 1980. Member of advisory board Viticulture and Winemaking, Clackamas College, Oregon City, 1980-1984.

Achievements

• David Reiner Wirtz has been listed as a noteworthy enologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Enologists, Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, American Truck History Society (historian 1988-1993), Pacific Northwest Truck Museum, Antique Truck Club of America, Northwest Car Collectors, Oregon Winegrowers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: fly fishing, culinary arts, music.

Connections

Married Mary Lois Wirtz, October 28, 1978. 1 child, Thatcher.

Father:

Reiner Shogren Wirtz

Mother:

Mary Ellen (Greip) Wirtz

Spouse:

Mary Lois Wirtz

child:

Thatcher Wirtz