Corollary Declares July “Magnum Month”, Offering Rare Magnum Club Membership and Exclusive Vineyard Magnum Tastings.
Portland, OR (June 24, 2024) – In a bold move that marks a monumental year, including planting the first vines on their 57-acre Eola-Amity property and the grand opening of their architecturally renowned all-sparkling tasting room, Corollary Wines announces the release of their entire selection of 2017 vintage wines in magnum bottles. Declaring July “Magnum Month,” they will host celebratory events, offer an exclusive magnum membership opportunity, and provide unique tasting experiences at their new tasting room.
“Magnums are a significant part of our dedication to sparkling wine in its highest form,” says Dan Diephouse, winemaker and co-owner of Corollary. “The cork in a magnum lets in the same amount of oxygen as a standard 750mL bottle—but with twice the wine volume, magnums are ideal for extended cellaring. The wines we’re releasing today spent 60-72 months en tirage. They are expressive, elegant, and will continue to evolve on cork for 20+ years. We love the idea of collecting, gifting, and enjoying magnums for special moments and are excited to kick off the first Corollary Magnum Month, which we intend to make a tradition for many years to come.”
Sparkling wine enthusiasts now have the rare opportunity to join an exclusive Corollary Magnum Club, unlocking access to unique wine experiences and events. Members will have exclusive early access to Magnum Club membership, magnum tasting experiences at the vineyard, magnum flights at Heavenly Creatures in Portland, and tickets to their epic pre-International Pinot Noir Celebration magnum dinner at Pinch in McMinnville, OR. Magnum Club access and event tickets are now available at CorollaryWines.com.
Since 2017, co-winemakers and owners Jeanne Feldkamp and Dan Diephouse have bottled an extremely limited quantity of each of their wines in magnum. Today, they are thrilled to release the first full vintage of these special wines through a new Magnum Club, which will be limited to 20 members.
Corollary’s new magnum releases include:
- 2017 Cuvée One Extended Tirage ($160, 61 available)
- 2017 Winter’s Hill Pinot Blanc Extended Tirage ($190, 72 available)
- 2017 Namaste Blanc des Blancs Extended Tirage ($190, 73 available)
- 2017 Cattrall Brothers Rosé Extended Tirage ($250, 41 available)
- 2017 Momtazi Carbonic Rosé Extended Tirage ($250, 20 available)
Corollary will celebrate July’s Magnum Month by offering magnum celebrations and collaborative events throughout Portland and the Willamette Valley:
Magnum Tastings at the Corollary vineyard:
- In this unique flight held at Corollary’s new tasting room, guests will sample a special welcome wine and all of the new magnum releases while overlooking the vineyard. This experience will be presented as a collective seated tasting and includes caviar service. Two dates are available: Saturday, July 13 and Friday, July 19.
- Each tasting will be held at 3pm. Limited seating is available.
- Club member tickets are available for $50 ($75 general admission). Corollary will reimburse one ticket with a 2 magnum purchase or 2 tickets with a magnum club signup.
Magnum Flight Night at Heavenly Creatures in Portland, OR
- On Thursday, July 11, Jeanne and Dan will be at Heavenly Creatures to pour $50 flights of selected magnum releases from 5 to 8:30 PM. Corollary wines from selected magnums will be available by the glass and magnum bottles will also be available for retail purchase.
- Heavenly Creatures, named one of Portland Monthly’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bon Appetit’s top places to try in Portland, celebrated for its serious wine offerings and playful snacks. Jeanne and Dan consider it one of the coolest wine bars in the city, praising its fantastic wine program, exquisitely curated menu of wine-friendly food, and welcoming space. Reservations encouraged but not required. Reservations can be made online on Tock.
Taste the Stars: An Epic Celebratory Dinner with Paul Bachand of Pinch
- The grand finale of Magnum Month 2024 will be a spectacular pre-International Pinot Noir Celebration dinner event on July 25. Corollary is teaming up with Paul Bachand, chef/owner of newly opened Pinch in McMinnville, for an over-the-top celebration filled with luxurious foods—all paired with Corollary’s 2017 magnums.
- The menu will include oysters, crudo, duck fat tater tots, smoked black cod rillettes, foie gras, cured ahi tuna, sweetbreads, and more.
- Just 30 seats are available, with club members getting access to the tickets first. Tickets are available to purchase online.
Join Corollary throughout July for magnum celebrations and collaborative events throughout Portland and the Willamette Valley. This is a unique opportunity to experience Corolllary’s wines in their most expressive form and to celebrate the art of traditional method sparkling winemaking with fellow enthusiasts.
About Corollary Wines:
Corollary Wines, founded by Dan Diephouse and Jeanne Feldkamp, has been creating distinctive traditional method sparkling wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley since 2017. The couple began their path to winemaking by learning as much as possible about sparkling wine through tastings, visiting their favorite Champagne grower-producers and eventually experimenting with traditional-method sparkling cider in their garage. They are dedicated to exploring the terroir of the region and its expression in every bottle. Intention, care, and precision are paramount in every detail in their process—from grape growing to winemaking to the guest experience.
Corollary currently produces about 2000 cases annually. They are committed to working with growers who follow sustainable farming practices. As an extension of this commitment, they recently purchased an expansive 57-acre property in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA that has been planted specifically for sparkling wines. Management of the property will be guided by regenerative agriculture principles. Corollary just opened its tasting room in May 2024. Corollary offers a 6 or 12 bottle wine club where members get first access to new and limited release wines, including magnums and extended tirage bottlings. For more information, visit corollarywines.com and follow @corollarywines on Instagram and Facebook.
