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“Sparkling was still a relatively small part of the Willamette Valley’s overall portfolio until around a decade ago,” says James Frey, the winemaker and founder of Trisaetum Winery. 

Americans only recycle 31% of the wine bottles we use, so Revino came in and made a reusable bottle. Willamette put it on such a large scale that you can see the impact.

Fresh Late-Summer Cocktails from the Pacific Northwest

Rosy Cheeks by  Brixeur Spirits

Pretty pink cocktail layers vodka with homemade rose water and sparkling rosé

Wine columnist Elin McCoy writes about 2 harvest intern experiences for Bloomberg

After eight years on the lees in the bottle, the rich mid-palate of Pashey’s 2016 Coast Range Blanc de Blancs Extended Tirage belies its 100-percent Chardonnay makeup and its zero dosage. 

Zapata from Willamette Valley Vineyards (Lake Oswego) shares a colorful spring dinner with pairings from the winery.

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"...hundreds of sparkling wine enthusiasts will gather at Domaine Willamette in the Dundee Hills on Saturday July 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. for the Method Oregon Grand Tasting."

Hints of almonds, lime, green banana, green apple and Asian pear come up slowly. For near term drinking I’d go with the Wichmann Dundee; for cellaring grab this one. 211 cases; 12.7%; $40 (Ribbon Ridge) 94/100

" Evesham Wood winery owners Jordan and Erin Nuccio take that notion to heart by offering their guests a truffle experience unique in all of Oregon."