The 2017 sparkling wine vintage in the Willamette Valley was precise, full of beautiful natural acidity and tension in a classically cool September harvest. Knudsen Vineyard, protected in the deep volcanic soils of the Dundee Hills, brings supple depth and elegance, while Spirit Hill Vineyard, in the windy and rocky volcanic soils of the Eola-Amity Hills, brings energy and spicy minerality. Poached apricot, fresh ginger, and roasted almond are framed around a creamy center and long, graceful finish.
Blend: 55% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier

Critical Acclaim
92 - Tasting Panel
This graceful blend of 55% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 15% Pinot Meunier sourced from the Dundee Hills and Eola–Amity Hills wafts from the glass with the clean snap of linen: Scents of toast, pear, apple, and a hint of green almond presage a stream of racy acidity that carries flavors of lime and stone, tapering to a gentle yet persistent finish.
92 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Vintage Brut was aged around 3-4 years on the lees and offers pure scents of sliced apples and pastry, white flowers and stone. The palate is fresh and creamy with pleasingly concentrated fruit and a long, refreshing finish.
91 - Wine Enthusiast
An exceptional value in a widely available Oregon sparkling wine made by the Champagne method, this blends Pinot Noir (30%) and Chardonnay (55%), with 15% Pinot Meunier. Mixed apple and citrus fruit and underlying minerality all propel this to the top of its price class.
Editors' Choice
90 - Wine Spectator
Sleek and steely, with elegantly expressive lemon and lime flavors that take on mineral and fresh ginger notes on the way toward a vibrant finish.