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wine enthusiast top 100 7 years in a row

#4 Wine of 2013 on Enthusiast 100
#11 Wine of 2014 on Enthusiast 100
#3 Wine of 2015 on Enthusiast 100
#20 Wine of 2016 on Enthusiast 100
#11 Wine of 2017 on Enthusiast 100
#88 Wine of 2018 on Top 100 Cellar Selections
#49 Wine of 2019 on Top 100 Cellar Selections
Wine Enthusiast magazine
Wine Enthusiast article

Trisaetum at the White House

Our 2014 Estates Reserve Dry Riesling was served to the Obamas and the leaders of 5 Scandinavian countries at a White House State Dinner in 2016

Our 2020 Ribbon Ridge Riesling and 2019 Coast Range Pinot Noir were served for the Obamas and Bidens at the unveiling of the Obamas’ portraits at the White House in 2022

State Dinner, Trisaetum at the White House
The Washington Post news article

Art Recognition

Over 600 paintings sold
Artwork by James Frey hanging in:
Louis Jadot Winery in Beaune, France
WSET Headquarters in London, UK
Clarion Post Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden
Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
Mahonia Hall, the official residence of the Governor of Oregon in Salem, Oregon
Oregon Historical Society Museum in Portland, Oregon
Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, Oregon

critics’ annual selections

Dr. Owen Bargreen:
#78 Wine of 2017
#45 Wine of 2018
#80 Wine of 2020
#80 Wine of 2022
#88 Wine of 2025
PinotFile:
2x PinotFile Oregon Pinot Noir First-team All-American of 2017
PinotFile Oregon Pinot Noir Second-team All-American of 2018
Paul Gregutt:
One of Paul Gregutt’s Best Wines of 2023
Wine & Spirits:
4x Wine & Spirits’ Year’s Best US Pinot Noirs of 2021
2x Wine & Spirits’ Year’s Best Rieslings of 2019
Wine & Spirits’ Year’s Best Summer Sparklers of 2019
Wine & Spirits’ Year’s Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2017
San Francisco Chronicle:
Top 100 Wine of 2013

other wine recognition

Wine Enthusiast:
40x Editor’s Choice Recipient
34x Cellar Selection Recipient
Wine & Spirits:
23rd Most Popular Pinot Noir Among America’s Best Restaurants in 2013
Decanter:
Top 6 Vineyards to Visit in 2011
Also Highlighted In:
The New York Times
Forbes
Robb Report
Food & Wine
Wine & Spirits Riesling feature

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RECENT PRESS

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Your Sparkling Summer begins in Newberg

taste newberg

“Is there any wine more synonymous with joy than Champagne?…Next head to Trisaetum winery, where winemaker James Frey makes a variety of traditional method sparkling wines under his Pashey label.”

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Bee on a flower

busy as a bee: Oregon wineries are going bee-friendly— and the results are sweet

oregon wine press

“In 2019, Trisaetum Winery partnered with Bee Regenerative. Since the partnership began, the native bee species count has grown from seven to 44, a 528 percent increase…The partnership began when James Frey, founding winemaker and artist, presented Red-Laird with an idea “that bees and flying insects might ‘dust up’ the yeasts and fungi that shape a wine’s character…Can bees make a better wine?”

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Closeup of a Pashey Blanc de Blancs wine bottle label

Toast the New Year with These Sparkling Wines

NY Times | Eric Asimov

“This year, I drank some wonderful sparkling wines from Oregon, but sadly they are difficult to find in New York, so I haven’t included any. But I would highly recommend sparklers from newer producers like Pashey, Corollary, Maison Jussiaume and Mellen Meyer as well as old favorites like Soter, Argyle, Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser.”

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News show - Celebrating 20 years at Trisaetum Winery

Wine Wednesday: Cheers to 20 years at Trisaetum Winery 

KOIN NEWS

We were honored to be hosted by KOIN News on December 17th to talk about Trisaetum Winery and Brixeur Spirits. Watch the full segment to see Tatum and Jackson’s TV debut!

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Pashey wine bottles and glassware

The Global Sparkling Wine Regions to Have on Your Radar in 2026

SevenFifty Daily | Vicki Denig

“Sparkling was still a relatively small part of the Willamette Valley’s overall portfolio until around a decade ago,” says James Frey, the winemaker and founder of Trisaetum Winery.

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Trisaetum Estate Vineyard

Inside Trisaetum Winery: Two Decades of Willamette Farming and Family Vision

Wine Bulletin | Joe Campbell

“Nearly two decades into the winery’s life, Trisaetum stands as a testament to risk, vision, and family collaboration. Its wines embody not just the soil and climate of Ribbon Ridge but the dedication, artistry, and values of those who nurture them.”

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Pashey Nugent

Exploring Oregon Wine: Trisaetum Pinot Noir and Pashey Sparkling

Wine Trails and Wanderlust

“I also didn’t realize Oregon is an up-and-coming sparkling wine producer, with production more than doubling since 2022…One winery that showcases both of these revelations is Trisaetum Winery…”

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Fresh Late-Summer Cocktails from the Pacific Northwest

SIP Magazine | Aakanksha Agarwal

“Late summer in the Pacific Northwest is a season you can taste. Lavender blooms, blackberries burst with flavor and herbs spill out of backyard gardens, begging to be stirred, shaken and poured over ice.”

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Sparkling glasses in the cave

Finesse And Terroir: Oregon’s Sparkling Wines Shine At Method Oregon

Forbes | Joseph V Micallef

“Created in 2013 by artist and founder James Frey of Trisaetum, Pashey produces Burgundian-style sparkling wines, characterized by a well-defined mousse and precise bubbles. This Blanc de Blancs is considered the winery’s flagship … 95/100″

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Sparkling wine bottle lineup

Riddling Revolution

Oregon Wine Press | Sarah Murdoch

“’We’ve had guests who say they don’t drink Chardonnay but love our 100 percent Chardonnay sparkling Blanc de Blancs,’ stated Frey. ‘It’s fun watching the buzz sparkling wines are now generating in the Willamette Valley. Numerous new producers are contributing to the legacy established by the early pioneers of Oregon sparkling wine. We’re grateful to be a part of that.’”

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Bubbles wall

Get to Know the 22 Producers Pouring at the Upcoming Method Oregon Grand Tasting

Sip Magazine

“Named for Pashey Chapman Nugent, grandmother to artist and Trisaetum founder and winemaker James Frey, Pashey sparkling wines are handcrafted using dry farmed fruit from three estate vineyards and low-intervention winemaking techniques.”

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