When it comes to sparkling wine, some folks have the “thanks but no, that stuff gives me the worst headache,” sentiment. But sparkling wine — not sugar-laden, bottom-of-the-barrel bubbly labeled as champagne — is worth trying, especially with so many wineries and vineyards in Oregon making exceptional brut.

One of our top picks for Oregon sparkling wine is Argyle Winery of Dundee Hills. They’ve teamed up with our favorite restaurants, bars and ice cream producers for Portland Bubbles Week, which starts May 4 and goes all week until May 11. Check out some of the events listed below; You won’t want to miss out on these opportunities to sip, mix, and pair some of the best sparkling wines in Oregon.

Go to http://www.pdxbubbles.com for more details on signing up to attend events for this citywide celebration of Argyle bubbles.

May 4

Bubbles cocktail workshop at Raven & Rose. Master the art of bubbly cocktails with Argyle Bubbles. Ticket price includes four cocktails and a light snack (3 PM; $50 per person; 20 tickets available).

May 5

Bubbles pairing dinner at Park Kitchen (6 PM; $80 per person + gratuity, limit 16 guests; Call 503-223-7275 for reservations).

Bubbles pairing menu at Bar Avignon (Available Monday - Friday).

May 6

Encore! is a bubbles and desserts pairing competition at Union/Pine where five of Portland’s top dessert chefs will compete for the best dessert as judged by ticket holders. Five desserts and five paired Argyle sparkling wines (7:30 PM; $25 per person; 200 tickets available). Buy tickets here.

Bubbles pairing dinner at The Bent Brick (6 PM; $80 per person + gratuity, limit 16 guests; Call 503-688-1655 for reservations). 

May 8

Complimentary Argyle bubbles tasting at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg (6:30-7:30 PM).

May 9

Limited-edition Argyle Brut Mimosa Sherbert at Salt & Straw (Friday - Sunday).

Portland Bubbles Week Wine Dinner at Wilf’s (6:30 PM; $80 per person; Call 503-223-0070 by May 6 for reservations).

Library magnum tasting at Ambonnay (5-7 PM).

May 10

Bubbles & Tapas: Enjoy a free tapa with every glass of Argyle sparkling wine purchased at Bar Vivant.

May 11

Special-Edition Mother’s Day Tea with Argyle Bubbles at Pix Patisserie: 10 sweet and savory bite sized treats, a pot of Townsend’s Tea and a glass of Argyle 2010 Brut for $30. Plus, a special children’s version of six sweet and savory treats with non-alcoholic beverage for $16.

Event Date: 05/04,05/05,05/06,05/07,05/08,05/09,05/10,05/11
Event Time:
Location: Portland
Price: Varies
Type: Wine
Website: http:/www.pdxbubbles.com