Hosted by The Idea Factory at the Multnomah Whisk(e)y Library, this Friday morning series brings together creative thinkers, civic leaders, and cultural changemakers for honest conversations over coffee and bagels. No slides, no scripts—just bold ideas and the people building what’s next for Portland.

This month, Jeanne Feldkamp of Corollary and Method Oregon will join CHO Wines co-founder Lois Cho and Radiant Sparkling Wine Company founder Andrew Davis in conversation with Kimiko Matsuda. We’ll explore how traditional method sparkling wine is helping shape a new chapter for Oregon wine—one rooted in innovation, place, and a broader vision for who gets invited into the story.

At the center of this conversation is a powerful question: What happens when a rural agricultural product becomes a cultural movement?

In the Willamette Valley, a new generation of sparkling wine leaders is proving that excellence in the vineyard can be matched by fresh thinking in branding, collaboration, and audience-building. Traditional method sparkling production in Oregon has grown rapidly, with Method Oregon describing a fast-growing group of producers making wines that are among the best in the world, and positioning the category as a distinct statewide collaboration.

We’ll talk about how marketing, craftsmanship, and regional identity work together; how urban audiences and rural producers can strengthen one another; and why the future of Oregon wine may be as much about storytelling and belonging as it is about terroir.

Expect reflections on innovation, access, cultural relevance, and the civic opportunity of putting Oregon sparkling on the map.

Tickets ($35) include admission to the event as well as a spread of fresh fruit, bagels & accompaniments, coffee, tea, juice and a splash of bubbles to brighten your morning. Book now.