New sparkling wine facility opens at Invention Vineyards

The sparkling wine production facility, a partnership with Heath Sparkling Wines at Invention Vineyards, can produce over 25,000 cases annually using the méthode champenoise. -Submitted photo

Gillespie Life

October 22, 2025

Heath Sparkling Wines and Invention Vineyards have announced guided tours at the Heath Family Brands’ new sparkling wine production facility at Invention Vineyards. This fullcommerical winery has the capacity to produce more than 25,000 cases annually using méthode champenoise, the traditional winemaking method used in Champagne, France.

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