At Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine, our team is united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, hospitality, and a passion for Oregon wine. Every person plays a meaningful role in shaping the wines we craft and the experiences we share. Meet the people behind Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine.
After 32 years in beverage alcohol and an ever growing passion for the wine business, Andy has discovered that the best wine and vineyards are usually labors of love. The Eola-Amity hills is where he set his sights to build two legacy properties where world class wines can be produced.
Aubaine is currently made from our Anahata vineyard and it is created to be a true reflection of the terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills in the Willamette Valley. Andy feels this area reflects his passion not just for wine, but for the very special culture of winemaking and vineyard growing that has emerged in Oregon. In 2013, he also co-founded a high end sparkling wine project called Lytle-Barnett that sources from vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley.
Andy has three children who have all shown interest in the wine business. He lives with his family in Seattle, WA and proudly serves on the board of the Children’s Cancer Association, having previously helmed the board for seven years.
A native of Quebec, Isabelle Meunier studied winemaking and viticulture at the University of Dijon in Burgundy, and in New Zealand at Lincoln University. For years, she mastered her skills under the mentorship of some of the world’s most revered winemakers; French-Canadian Pascal Marchand at Domaine de la Vougeraie in Burgundy, Blair Walter at Felton Road in New Zealand, and Dominique Lafon of Domaine des Comtes Lafon.
Isabelle moved to the Willamette Valley in 2007 to start the Evening Land project which she oversaw until 2014. Shortly after, she started her own winery venture, LAVINEA, an artisan production of distinctive single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. She has embraced the opportunity to involve herself in select winemaking projects, one of those being our highly acclaimed Aubaine wine project. Isabelle is excited to continue exploring our wonderful estate vineyards and to expertly craft many future vintages from these amazing sites.
Andrew Davis, Oregon’s iconic maker of bubbles, has long believed that the Willamette Valley has the potential to stand alongside the world’s great sparkling wine regions. He set out to make that vision a reality as winemaker at Argyle Winery during its period of rising prominence. Early in his career, Andrew recognized that many Oregon producers wanted to create traditional method sparkling wines but faced significant barriers to entry. To address this, he developed mobile equipment that allowed him to provide tirage and disgorging services for his clients’ base wines. With his expertise and meticulous approach to sparkling winemaking, he went on to launch The Radiant Sparkling Wine Company.
At the same time, Andrew collaborated with Andy Lytle to craft the first vintage of Lytle-Barnett in 2013. While he typically works with wineries after their base wines are blended, for Lytle-Barnett he guides the entire process from vineyard to finished bottle—a role he continues to this day. His signature precision and artistry are evident in every bottle of Lytle-Barnett sparkling wine.
Paden got his start here in 2016, learning the fundamentals that still guide him today: balance, restraint, and letting the vineyard speak for itself. Since then, he’s spent years honing his craft at some of the Willamette Valley’s most respected wineries—from De Ponte to Failla to Benza, where he built a sparkling program from the ground up. Now he’s bringing 10 years of expertise back to where it all began.
Together with Andrew and Isabelle, Paden strengthens our commitment to terroir-driven wines elevated by a winemaker who knows our vineyards intimately. The same philosophy, now with expanded vision. The same dedication to craft, now enriched by years of experience across distinguished Oregon wine programs.
What makes this reunion special? Paden brings a rare dual mastery of both still and sparkling wine production—expertise that few winemakers possess. His musician’s ear for timing and his obsessive attention to detail mean he knows exactly when to intervene and when to let the fruit do the talking.
For us, it’s more than just adding talent to the team—it’s watching mentorship come full circle.
Welcome home, Paden.
As Director of Hospitality at Lytle-Barnett, Jamie Kotler brings deep experience and a genuine passion for fine wine. With a background in high-touch hospitality, she focuses on creating memorable, welcoming experiences for every guest who walks through the door. Jamie has a particular love for sparkling wine and enjoys sharing the stories and craftsmanship behind each bottle in a way that feels relaxed, thoughtful, and engaging. She leads the hospitality team with warmth, enthusiasm, and a commitment to making every visitor feel truly cared for.
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