02/05/2026
Thank you Owen Bargreen for your review🥂
Lytle-Barnett
A really great bubbles house, Lytle-Barnett has been consistently producing some outstanding sparkling w**es from Oregon under the past decade. Lytle-Barnett uses the talents of sparkling w**e extraordinaire Andrew Davis to craft their méthode champenoise w**es. The w**es are refined with a soft mousse and a beginning, middle and end.
They might command a higher price but they are also very well-made. Lytle-Barnett sparkling w**es spend extended time in tirage before being released which certainly adds depth to the flavors and aromatics. I love the new 2014 ‘Extended Tirage’ Sparkling W**e (OB, 94) which is concentrated and round on the tongue with great mature character. Learn more at https://lytle-barnett.com/ and here are my reviews of the great new Lytle-Barnett w**es.
2020 Lytle-Barnett ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Sparkling W**e- A really good w**e from a tough vintage, the 2020 ‘Blanc de Noirs’ comes from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. It is round and generous on the tongue with mineral-driven melon, Yakima cherry and citrus fruits that parade with baking spice dusted French bread on the palate. Ripe and fleshy, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2030- 91
2020 Lytle-Barnett ‘ A unique 2020 Oregon sparkling w**e made only from Pinot Meunier grapes, the Le Mélangeur was stored on the lees for three years before disgorgement. This comes off clean despite the obvious challenges of the vintage. Cardamom laced peach and shortbread notes combine with salty minerals and juicy strawberry on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2030- 93
2014 Lytle-Barnett ‘Extended Tirage’ Sparkling W**e- A delicious, mature bottling, the 2014 ‘Extended Tirage’ opens with honey and baked apple notes on the nose alongside pie crust accents. The plate is rich, round and dense on the tongue with a refined mousse and good sense of length. This is drinking at peak right now. Drink 2026-2032- 94