PRESS AND RECOGNITION

Arabilis Wines has earned national and regional recognition for its precise, science-driven approach to traditional-method sparkling wine. Our work has been featured by leading wine, food, and business publications, with coverage highlighting both our wines and our role in advancing Oregon’s sparkling wine movement.

Featured Coverage

VinePair
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2026 (January 2026)
A national spotlight recognizing emerging producers shaping the future of wine, highlighting Arabilis for its precision-driven approach to traditional-method sparkling wine.

Imbibe
Oregon Sparkling Wine Proves Itself on the Global Stage (August 2025)
National coverage positioning Oregon sparkling wines alongside established global regions, with Arabilis included among producers driving that momentum.

Forbes
Finesse and Terroir: Oregon’s Sparkling Wines Shine (July 2025)
An in-depth look at the rise of Oregon sparkling wine, featuring Arabilis as part of a new wave of producers redefining the category through terroir and technique.

The Vintner Project
Willamette Valley Is Becoming America’s Reference Point for Traditional-Method Sparkling Wine (February 2026)
An in-depth examination of Oregon’s emergence as a serious sparkling wine region, positioning Arabilis as a central force in that momentum through its investment in fully integrated sparkling wine production, technical leadership, and long-term commitment to méthode traditionnelle in the Willamette Valley.

Decanter
I Tasted Over 300 Wines—These Were My Top Bottles (September 2025)
International recognition placing Arabilis among the most compelling bottles tasted by one of the world’s leading wine publications.

Washington State University Magazine
Bubbles Aren’t Just for the Holidays (January 2026)
A science-forward feature connecting sparkling wine to food, seasonality, and technical winemaking, referencing the McMahons’ academic background and approach.

Additional Press & Mentions

Critics, Newsletters & Substacks

    1. Chardonnay highlighted in Decanter’s Willamette Valley 2023 vintage report: A year of exquisite Chardonnay and the 20 best picks
    2. Sparkling featured in Decanter: I tasted over 300 wines in August, these were my top 10 bottles
    3. Pinot Noir wines named in Vinepair: The 50 Best Wines of 2025 and VinePair: The 32 Best Pinot Noirs for 2025
    4. Wine Enthusiast ratings including Cellar Select and Editor’s Choice
    5. Sparkling and still wines reviewed in Paul Gregutt’s Northwest Wine Guide who refers to our wine as “Sophisticated, sexy winemaking”
    6. Owen Bargreen reviews sparkling and still wines, stating he especially “enjoyed the 2021 Arabilis ‘Johan Vineyard Blanc de Noir’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 94)”
    7. Unicorn Five Oregon Sparkling Wines You Must Add to your Collection
    8. Mentioned a number of times as a stand out producer in Kristy’s Wine Travels (Substack)
    9. Alcohol Professor: Styles of Sparkling Wine That Aren’t Champagne  highlights Arabilis as one of the Oregon sparkling producers to wath

Podcasts & Video

    1. Sparkling featured Decanter Instagram: Oregon sparkling for the New Year
    2. Sparkling featured as Washington Wine Crush on James Suckling YouTube
    3. Interview with Kenny on Life Between the Vines (Podcast)
    4. Dr. Matthew Horkey (YouTube) highlights Arabilis as top wine in My BEST WINES of 2025 | 38 Bottles & Moments that Shaped the Year! and🥂 Can OREGON Bubbles be as GOOD as CHAMPAGNE???
    5. Interview with Kenny on SommTV about Arabilis and Sparkling Wine in Oregon
    6. Weinnotes interviews with Allison and Kenny Part 1 and a few years later Part 2
    7. KGW News segment about building experiences to foster better connections with younger wine drinkers 

Travel & Leisure

    1. Portland Monthly 6 Ways to Taste in the Willamette Valley
    2. Wallpaper Magazine: In need of an escape? Consider these unexpected autumn travel destinations
    3. Willamette Week: What Has Gone Into the Ground Has Shaped the Northwest’s Wine

Press inquiries, interviews, and samples:
mail@arabiliswines.com