Posts Tagged "Oregon sparkling wine"

Sparkling Success: Oregon’s Rise in the World of Bubbles

Posted on May 7, 2025

RMS sparkling wine.

When you think of sparkling wine, your mind likely drifts to the rolling hills of Champagne or perhaps the crisp fizz of northern Italy. Oregon? It’s probably not the first place that pops into your head. But spend a little time among the misty vineyards of the Willamette Valley, and you’ll discover a quiet revolution in the glass.

Here, where cool mornings meet volcanic soils and Pinot Noir reigns supreme, a new generation of winemakers is crafting sparkling wines that don’t just whisper elegance—they sing with it. I’ve tasted bubbles from around the world, but Oregon’s are among the few that have made me pause, smile, and reach for a second glass.

ROCO Winery: Keeping an Open Mind

Posted on Aug 30, 2023

Rollin Soles.

We’ve had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Oregon wine trailblazer Rollin Soles on three separate occasions. The reason we rank him as one of our favourite interviewees is that his knowledge and experience is not only an absolute treasure trove to mine as wine writers, but he delivers his nuggets of wisdom in the most unpretentious and straightforward way. Despite our two previous conversations, Rollin still managed to take us aback during our most recent meeting…twice.