A party almost four years in the making, the unveiling of Arabilis' inaugural traditional method sparkling wines promises to be an event to remember. On May 4, wine enthusiasts and aficionados are cordially invited to the much-anticipated release party, hosted at the picturesque Stillwater building in McMinnville. Arabilis, founded by Allison and Kenny McMahon, means … [Read more...] about Arabilis Sparkling Wine release and Derby Day Party
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Women Who Sparkle!
Women Who Sparkle! on March 23 will bring together four leading female winemakers in honor of March’s International Women's Day and Women in Wine Day with a brunch at Cafe Olli. The brunch event invites guests to delve into the world of traditional method sparkling wines crafted by some of Oregon's most inspiring women winemakers with the opportunity to meet the winemakers, … [Read more...] about Women Who Sparkle!
Milbrandt Family Wines NV Lulu Méthode Contemporaine Brut Rosé, Washington State $20
Best Buy! A graduate of the University of California-Davis winemaking program, Kendall Mix has been a part of the Washington wine industry since 1993. His experience and ability to produce sparkling wine is on display with this young Lulu Wines label for the Milbrandt-owned Washington Wine Group. This fruit-forward, dry brut rosé with Syrah as the base has a sniff of candied … [Read more...] about Milbrandt Family Wines NV Lulu Méthode Contemporaine Brut Rosé, Washington State $20
Gård Vintners 2021 Lawrence Estate Skål Sparkling Wine, Royal Slope $65
In the spring of 2021, the Lawrence family promoted Chilean-grown and Bordeaux-trained Matías Kúsulas into the dual role of head winemaker and head viticulturist. He’s rapidly made a name for himself across Washington state not only for his work with Gård, but also Desert Wind and his two side projects — Valo and Massalto. Here, his talent with Burgundy varieties bubbles forth … [Read more...] about Gård Vintners 2021 Lawrence Estate Skål Sparkling Wine, Royal Slope $65
Match Maker sidebar: Yellowhawk Wines nonvintage Rosé Sparkling Wine, Columbia Valley, $38
George-Anne Robertson’s path is that of a renaissance woman, having reinvented herself a time or two after growing up on the prairies of Saskatchewan. She’s been a mountain biker sponsored by Cannondale and a student of fashion at Parsons — The New School of Design in Greenwich Village, wanting to be the 21st century’s Claire McCardell. She raised two children, piloted the … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: Yellowhawk Wines nonvintage Rosé Sparkling Wine, Columbia Valley, $38