France’s Champagne region has long been the beating heart of the world’s sparkling wine production, and it always will be. But now an increasing number of effervescent bottles hail from our own backyard.
To the south, Oregon’s Willamette Valley has a long history making sparkling wines, and in recent years producers have taken quality to new heights. The valley’s cool climate is well-suited to this style, delivering wines with a lot of verve.
Despite being consistently warmer, Washington’s Columbia Valley also has an extended history of sparkling production. The number of producers jumping on the bubbles bandwagon here has increased substantially the past few years.
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