I love some of the sparkling wines coming out of OR these days (e.g., Goodfellow & Corollary) and have been meaning to try out different producers to get an idea on different styles. I wasn’t able to make it to Method Oregon so, instead, my family put on our own OR Sparkling Wine Tasting. 8 bottles. 6 different producers (from left to right in the picture).
- NV Sivilli Wine Co. Brut NV - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (7/30/2025)
Little or no dosage produces a lean sparkling wine. Lots of green apple, covered in lemon & lime juice. Crisp, mineral finish.
- 2019 Maison Jussiaume Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs - USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon (7/30/2025)
Really good. Pears & apricot. Some warm spices. A lovely creamy texture with just a hint of sweetness. A terrific blend of vibrant acidity, ripe fruit, mineral tension, and creamy texture. It's a serious méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, finely structured and complex.
- 2020 Corollary Blanc de Blanc Namaste Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (7/30/2025)
This is really good stuff. Vibrant with lemon and lime zest, some not-quite-ripe stone fruit (peaches/nectarines), mineral complexity, a really good level of acidity, and impressive structure. Really balanced.
- 2018 Lytle Barnett Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills (7/30/2025)
In and among other Oregon sparkling wines, this stood out as having a bit more oxidative flavors. It's is a richer sparkling—ripe with pear and red berry aromas, floral hints, and a distinct creaminess. It may also be because this is from 2018 vs. younger offerings.
- 2022 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs Tsai Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton (7/30/2025)
This is delicious. Bright & fresh. It's salty lemons, red plums & rainier cherries. A hint of chalk. Some ripping acid that keeps it so energetic. Really great.
- 2022 Sokol Blosser Bluebird Cuveé - USA, Oregon (7/30/2025)
An interested blend: 39% Pinot Noir, 21% Müller‑Thurgau, 20% Chardonnay, 16% Riesling, and 4% Muscat. Straightforward and easy to drink. Fruit-forward with Granny Smith apples, and some hints of stone fruit like nectarines. Dry, crisp, clean, with lemony-yuzu freshness and plenty of acid.
- 2021 Maison Jussiaume Œil de Perdrix - USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon (7/30/2025)
A refined, fruit-leaning rosé sparkler with delicate bubbles and vibrant acidity. Loads of strawberry, with some guava, and hints of green orchard fruit. Lots of finesse and elegance.
** Not Pictured because we drank it the night before:
- 2022 Goodfellow Family Cellars Blanc de Gris Brut Nature Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (7/30/2025)
No formal notes, but this stuff is fantastic. It's bright and clean and so easy to drink. It's a sure bet & a crowd pleaser but not overly simple. Opened with family and after the first glass, the question was: "when can we get more?"
Family favorites were the Corollary & Goodfellow bottles but the Maison Jussiaume bottles also impressed. Verdict: buy more Oregon sparkling wine!