One of the beautiful sparkling producers of the Pacific Northwest, Corollary Wines seeks to explore Oregon terroir in their brilliant program of bubbles. The owners began more and more focusing on grower producers of champagne and then started making traditional-method sparkling cider in their garage. Then in 2017 they produced their first Oregon vintage and are now making roughly 2000 cases annually. In 2022, they acquired 57 acres of land in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA they are one of Oregon's privately-owned property dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines.
The wines were seriously nervy and well-made. The have excellent value. I love the refined mousse and very nuanced flavors in each bottling — these are wines of intension. I adore the 2019 Corollary ‘X-Omni Vineyard Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 94) which has gobs of citrus character and wonderful tension. Learn more about these beautiful wines at https://corollarywines.com/ and here are my reviews of the new wines by Corollary.
2019 Corollary ‘X-Omni Vineyard Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine- The brilliant 2019 Corollary ‘X-Omni Vineyard Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine shows rich lemon rind and green apple tones on the nose alongside bright peach notes. The palate has beautiful tension and finesse, with gobs of mouth-watering acidity. This is refined BDB that has some serious lift and verve, with a silky mousse. Drink 2024-2034- 94
2019 Corollary ‘Namaste Vineyard’ Sparkling Wine- This 100% Chardonnay comes from the Namaste Vineyard, with some of the oldest Chardonnay vines planted in the Van Duzer Corridor. Crushed seashells and lime zest collide with hints of rind zest on the palate. A beautiful mousse greets you upon entry, as this has brilliant weight and length. This is seriously good and get it while you can — only 81 cases made. Drink 2024-2034- 94
2019 Corollary ‘Winter’s Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Blanc- Inspired by the wines of the Alsace region, this Pinot Blanc sparkling wine was sourced from this Dundee Hills outpost set on volcanic soils. Rich and fat on the tongue, this shows wonderful nutty accents that combine with rich cantaloupe fruit flavors alongside poached pear and toasty French bread. This has to be the finest wine of its kind made in the New World. Drink 2024-2032- 93
2020 Corollary ‘Cuvee One Brut’ Sparkling Wine- The outstanding 2020 Corollary ‘Cuvee One Brut’ Sparkling Wine is their entry level wine that really impresses for the price. A unique blend comprised of 39% Namaste Vineyard Chardonnay, 22% Winter's Hill Vineyard Pinot Blanc, 20% X-Omni Chardonnay, with the remainder Lonesome Rock and Cattrall Brothers Pinot Noir, the wine was given nearly 10G/L dosage. This is big and generous from the Pinot Noir, with ripe raspberry and honeydew melon flavors that combine with wet stone and salted mixed nuts. A killer wine at 45 dollars, grab this while you can. Drink 2024-2034- 93
2020 Corollary ‘Momtazi Vineyard Extra Brut’ Rose Sparkling Wine- Coming from this esteemed steep hill with both volcanic and marine sedimentary soils, the 2020 Corollary ‘Momtazi Vineyard Extra Brut’ Sparkling Wine was disgorged in December 2023. A gorgeous pink hue, this opens with beautiful pomegranate and red raspberry tones on the nose with salty minerals. This is very focused and refined bubbles, loaded with tart red fruit flavors alongside copious minerals, kumquat zest, green melon and wet stone. Really good with a refined mousse, enjoy this focused sparkling wine now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2024-2034- 94
2020 Corollary ‘Cuvee One Extra Brut’ Rose Sparkling Wine- Also very pretty in the glass, the ‘Cuvee One Extra Brut’ Rose Sparkling Wine is sourced from five sites throughout the Willamette Valley. Smooth upon entry, tart pomegranate and Yakima cherry fruits mingle well with green apple and shades of cardamom on the palate. Soft and refined, with a great mousse, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Only 161 cases made. Drink 2024-2032- 93