Oregon’s Willamette Valley is renowned for its exquisite wines, and now, it’s making waves in the world of sparkling wine production. Traditionally known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals, the region is expanding its offerings to include sparkling wines, captivating wine enthusiasts with its diverse and innovative approach to winemaking.

The emergence of sparkling wine production in the Willamette Valley reflects the region’s commitment to excellence and its willingness to embrace new trends in the ever-evolving world of wine.

Winemakers in the Willamette Valley are embracing the challenge of producing high-quality sparkling wines, leveraging their expertise and passion to craft exceptional bubbly. Sparkling wine vineyards are popping up throughout the region, taking advantage of the valley’s unique terroir and cool climate, which are well-suited for sparkling wine production.

These vineyards are dedicated to producing sparkling wines that rival those from renowned Champagne regions, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, quality, and innovation.

From crisp and refreshing Brut styles to complex and aromatic Rosés, Willamette Valley sparkling wines offer a diverse array of flavors and profiles to suit every palate. Winemakers in the region are experimenting with different grape varietals and production methods, resulting in a wide range of sparkling wine expressions that showcase the valley’s terroir and the winemaker’s artistry.

Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with food, Willamette Valley sparkling wine promises a delightful and memorable drinking experience that highlights the region’s vibrant wine culture and its commitment to excellence.

Tipping at a restaurant is a norm that you have to follow. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bend the norm whenever necessary. While a tip is a right of a server, it should be earned, not taken for granted. You can abide by the 20% rule or exceed that if you can, but leaving a bad tip often tags you with the title of a lousy tipper. But don’t worry, there are a few situations in which deducting from your server’s tip is absolutely okay.

If a server indirectly or explicitly insults you about anything, you can deduct from the tip without a second thought. The mistreatment can range from your clothes and appearance to your dialect and choice of order. Now, servers are not so foolish and they often won’t go for mistreating a customer to their face. But if they throw any snide remark or a smirk at you, avenge with a lousy tip.

We often give the server the benefit of the doubt, but sometimes they don’t deserve it. When a particular request goes unfulfilled, you can attribute it to the server’s forgetfulness. However, needing to repeat the request several times in vain indicates that your server just doesn’t care or is not interested in serving you. As a server, this kind of apathetic behavior often results in a lesser tip and it should be so.