BANKE
Born from a desire to push the boundaries of Oregon’s sparkling wine, Banke offers a new style that marries Oregon’s distinctive climate with the power of time. Time before —through the contribution of our reserve wine, and time after—through three years en tirage, minimum. Banke sparkling illuminates its inimitable Oregon terroir, delivering vibrant fruit, delicate florals, and nuanced minerality in a rush of radiant acidity.
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OREGON BY NATURE. TRANSCENDENT BY TIME.
Meet Our Winemaker, Alex Nichols
Sparkling wine taps into my love of building and creating. It requires immense patience and foresight to craft something that evolves meaningfully over four or more years. Unlike still wine, which reflects a moment in time and is savored by the glass, sparkling wine is about celebration and connection—meant to be shared, one bottle at a time. Through my travels to sparkling wine regions around the world, I’ve come to believe that Oregon’s cool-climate terroir and communal spirit make it uniquely suited to producing exceptionally high-quality sparkling wines. At Banke, my vision is to bring this to life and share Oregon’s brilliance with the world.
Winemaking in the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley winds 150 miles from Portland to Eugene, tracing the path of the Willamette River. Cradled between the rugged Coast Range and the majestic Cascades, its maritime climate—cool, misty winters and sun-drenched, languid summers—creates a haven for winegrowing. Hillside vineyards planted in volcanic, marine sedimentary, and loess origins give rise to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other varieties with a distinctive energy and freshness. Spanning over 3.4 million acres, the valley’s 11 nested AVAs reveal a tapestry of terroirs that share the requisite cool-climate foundation for world-class sparkling.
Unbound. Unafraid. Unmistakably bubbles.
