One of the great estates in Oregon, St. Innocent was founded by Oregon Wine Pioneer, Mark Vlossak. Mark has a longstanding history in the Oregon wine industry as the first single vineyard Pinot Noir made by Mark dates back to 1989 from the O’Connor Vineyard. In 2006 Mark set up his winery at that same site of his first single vineyard wine, which is now named the Zenith Vineyard. For years I have loved Mark’s Pinot Noirs which exude class in their elegance and flavor range. Vlossak makes some of the finest Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc in the state, as his wines have a knack for landing on my Top 100. I love the 2021 St. Innocent ‘Cremant d’Innocent’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 93) which is entirely made from Freedom Hill Pinot Blanc grapes. Learn more about these awesome wines at https://stinnocentwine.com Here are the great new releases by St. Innocent.
2021 St. Innocent ‘Crement’ Rose Sparkling Wine- Composed from mostly Pinot Blanc (89%) grapes, this was stored on the lees for 39 months prior to disgorgement in late 2025. This has a vibrant pink hue, offering nutty aromatics on the nose alongside suggestions of red raspberry and Bing cherry. The palate shows loads of mouth-watering acidity with a terrific melange of Satsuma orange zest, green melon and tart red fruits. Drink 2026-2036- 92
2021 St. Innocent ‘Cremant d’Innocent’ Sparkling Wine- Another sensational edition of this bottling, the 2021 St. Innocent ‘Cremant d’Innocent’ Sparkling Wine was made from all Pinot Blanc grapes grown at the Freedom Hill Vineyard. It is lush and mineral laden on the tongue, with a vibrant astringency. Salted walnut and Yakima cherry fruit flavors combine with dense melon notes on the palate. The soft mousse entices as this is best served slightly warmer. Drink 2026-2036- 93
2021 St. Innocent ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine- The 2021 ‘Blanc de Blancs’ comes from the famed Temperance Hill Vineyard and was stored on the lees for four years prior to disgorgement in December 2025. This is fresh, energetic and vibrant sparkling wine with sourdough bread flavors that meld well with cantalope and shades of beeswax with lemon oil notes. Fresh with a smooth mousse, enjoy now and over the next decade. Drink 2026-2036- 93