18 OREGON WINE TOURING GUIDE OREGON’S SPARKLING WINE Oregon’s history with sparkling wine dates back almost 40 years with early believers like Argyle Winery, Soter Vineyards and R. Stuart & Co. Winery. But recently, the movement has started to skyrocket with new award-winning wineries specifically dedicated to bubbles. In 2024 Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines featured five from Oregon — and they were all sparkling wines. The top bottle on the publication’s list hailed from ROCO Winery in Newberg. Domaine Serene, CHO Wines, Corollary and Irvine & Roberts Vineyards also landed on the list. Primed with the perfect climate for Pinot noir and Chardonnay, producers like Gran Moraine, Lytle-Barnett and Domaine Willamette continue to elevate the state of traditional-method sparkling wine in Oregon. But you’ll also find a range of fun and funky pétillant naturel popping up across the state. Unlike traditional-method sparkling wines, pét-nats use a variety of grapes and allow for more playful options. Seek out producers like Landmass Wines, Day Wines, Fossil & Fawn, and Quady North to try these playful bubbles. And head to Champagne lounge En Tirage in Dundee for a wine list dedicated to selections that sparkle. ROCO Winery JOHN VALLS
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