Summer at Ambar kicks off with bubbles as we debut our first-ever sparkling wine, the highly anticipated 2022 Blanc de Blancs. Ambar is a founding member of Method Oregon, a collective dedicated to producing world-class traditional method sparkling wines using the highest standard for farming and production. Ambar’s 2022 Blanc de Blancs was crafted with patience and intention, and aged en tirage for three years. The result is a Blanc de Blancs of remarkable vibrancy, complexity, and sense of place that exemplifies Method Oregon. As we prepare to celebrate the second anniversary of Ambar Estate, this long-awaited sparkler feels especially meaningful. We look forward to sharing the 2022 Blanc de Blancs with you at our upcoming Blanc de Blancs Brunch.
Two years ago, on the summer solstice, we welcomed our first guests at Ambar. Since then, we have continued our commitment to Regenerative Organic® farming, expanded our tasting room with the addition of a new tasting suite, earned top recognition and scores for our estate-grown wines, and watched our Ambar Circle community grow into something truly special. We invite you to celebrate this milestone alongside us at our Solstice Celebration Dinner.
As we reflect on how far Ambar has come, we are reminded that everything begins with a healthy vineyard ecosystem. Our bluebird boxes are full of life, with one housing five hatched nestlings, and two others hosting mother bluebirds incubating eggs. A pair of mated kestrels has also become a familiar sight, streaking across the sky or meeting up on the raptor perch in the middle of the vineyard.
Flowering, the next major milestone of the vine’s growing season, is just around the corner. Until then, the vines continue their rapid growth, developing the leafy canopy that will protect the future grape clusters while providing the ideal balance of shade, sunlight, and airflow throughout the summer months.
Blanc de Blancs Brunch
Raise a glass to celebrate the debut of Ambar Estate’s first-ever sparkling wine, the 2022 Blanc de Blancs. We will be pouring the Blanc de Blancs for the first time at this brunch, featuring courses thoughtfully crafted to highlight the wine’s freshness and elegance. For this special event, we will be welcoming back winemaker Kate Payne Brown to tell the story of this special release, the first of many Ambar sparkling wines to come.
A Solstice Celebration Dinner
To celebrate Ambar Estate’s second anniversary and the Summer Solstice, this special evening will feature live-fire cooking and a multi-course menu curated by Chef Heidi. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with our estate-grown wines and will highlight the deep connection between regenerative agriculture, healthy ecosystems, and the communities that steward them.
We are honored to welcome a representative from the Klamath Tribes, whose leadership in the historic restoration of the Klamath River has helped restore vital ecological balance by reviving native Coho Salmon populations. Throughout the evening, we will share stories about regenerative farming, ecosystem restoration, and the shared values that connect our work.
Our Vineyard Table Dinner
“Our Vineyard Table Dinner series offers an intimate setting that begins at dusk, setting the tone for a four-course menu crafted to reflect that specific moment in time. I’m aiming to capture the feeling and essence of that singular day and translate it into a meal that not only fits the moment but tells its unique story, while using only the best produce and ingredients from local farmers who share our values. For July, we’ve partnered with Tabula Rasa Farm, a regenerative farm less than 10 miles from Ambar. Their animals are pasture raised, eating and living healthily and ultimately providing all-natural, hormone and chemica-free food.”
-Chef Heidi Whitney-Schile
Summer Hours
Wednesday through Sunday | 10:30am – 4:00pm
Experience Ambar Estate on your next visit with new wine releases, seasonal culinary menus, and a vineyard vista that grows more beautiful by the day. Reservations are highly recommended.
