Tiffany and Grant Austin launch a new traditional-method sparkling wine estate in the Willamette Valley, combining wine, regional cuisine, and hospitality.
Perlée, a new traditional-method sparkling wine estate, opens this summer in Oregon's Dundee Hills. Founded by Tiffany and Grant Austin, the property aims to present Oregon through its sparkling wine, cuisine, and hospitality.
The estate, spanning more than 70 acres, is organically and dry-farmed. It includes native forest, pollinator habitats, chef's gardens, beehives, and heritage poultry. A truffle-hunting Lagotto Romagnolo named Caviar also resides on the property. The Austin family has owned the land for over 40 years.
According to the founders, the concept for Perlée developed from years of travel and a belief that memorable places are defined by authenticity, craftsmanship, and a clear sense of place. Grant and Tiffany Austin aimed to build an experience that could exist only in Oregon, focusing on the state's potential for traditional-method sparkling wine.
Perlée's inaugural offering is the Limited Edition Blanc de Blancs, priced at $150. This traditional-method sparkling wine is made from Chardonnay grown in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It will be available exclusively through the estate, with purchases limited to in-person visits or phone orders.
The culinary program is led by Chef Brian Barker, formerly of Smyth, a three-Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant. His daily evolving menu draws ingredients from the estate's gardens, local forests, and Oregon producers. The objective is for the food and wine to complement each other.
Guests can choose from two reservation-only experiences, each limited to twelve guests. The Salon Experience, priced at $250, offers eight courses alongside the Perlée Limited Edition Blanc de Blancs. The Full Experience, at $400, provides an expanded tasting menu from Chef Barker, paired with a selection of wines from Oregon and other regions.
Tiffany Austin, proprietress and co-founder, stated that Perlée was designed to be more than a winery. "We wanted to create a place that, really, could only exist here; where Oregon's landscape, its remarkable ingredients, and genuine hospitality come together to create something special and memorable," she said. Co-Founder Grant Austin added, "Our hope is that guests leave with more than a memorable meal or a favorite bottle. We hope they leave with a deeper appreciation for Oregon, for its land, its people, its ingredients, and its remarkable potential to produce some of the world's finest sparkling wine."
Perlée officially opens to guests on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Reservations are available via perleevineyards.com.
For those seeking a specific regional expression in their hospitality experiences, Perlée offers a new option rooted in Oregon's terroir and culinary craft.
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PR Newswire — reported 30 July 2026. Read by the Amorielli news desk.
