Drink A Bottle: 1987 Argyle Sparkling Wine
FEATURED
•
15m
The legendary first vintage of traditional method wine from Argyle in the Willamette Valley, OR sparked a revolution. Oregon is now becoming a leader in American traditional method Sparkling wine, but many experts believe that movement started with the 1987 Argyle. On this episode, winemakers Kate Payne Brown and Jeanne Feldkamp dive into the bottle that started it all.
Up Next in FEATURED
-
A Closer Look at Côte de Nuits Burgundy
Let's travel to the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy to learn about the world’s most famous place for Pinot Noir. Find out why for over two thousand years winemakers have been embracing the terroir to make one of the most complex and revered wines.
-
Seven Generations in Champagne: a Con...
Two families come together in Champagne over 200 years ago and started one of the most storied and respected sparkling wines on the planet. How did they survive world wars and family strife to survive to this day? We speak with the 7th generation of Billecart-Salmon Champagne to tell they story...
-
Escape from Iran
2025 James Beard award nominated! We talk with "SOMM Cup of Salvation" cast member Moe Momtazi as he shares the story of how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran, and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon. You will not believe what wine can mean to people and culture.
