Argyle
Artisan Series Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Recently tasted this again. 25 years ago Argyle began making wine in Willamette. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, blossom and spice. The palate shows strawberry, cherry & cola flavors with generous acidity. Medium soft round tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with fruit and some spice notes. Nice! Tasting Sample.
Recently tasted this again. 25 years ago Argyle began making wine in Willamette. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, blossom and spice. The palate shows strawberry, cherry & cola flavors with generous acidity. Medium soft round tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with fruit and some spice notes. Nice! Tasting Sample.
Jan 9th, 2020
Delicious pairing with turkey! Tart cherry, vanilla, well balanced.
Delicious pairing with turkey! Tart cherry, vanilla, well balanced.
Dec 26th, 201925 years ago Argyle began making wine in Willamette. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, floral and spice. The palate shows strawberry, cherry & cola flavors with generous acidity. Medium soft round tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with fruit and some spice notes.
25 years ago Argyle began making wine in Willamette. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, floral and spice. The palate shows strawberry, cherry & cola flavors with generous acidity. Medium soft round tannins, good balance, medium finish ending with fruit and some spice notes.
Sep 5th, 2019
Solid. Open knit and drinking well young.
Solid. Open knit and drinking well young.
Aug 25th, 2017
Bright with nice structure and high acidity. Ripe berries without being overly fruit forward - would pick up again
Bright with nice structure and high acidity. Ripe berries without being overly fruit forward - would pick up again
Feb 25th, 2022Light ruby hue with light saturation. Aromas and flavors of cherry, earthy, and raspberry, with herbal and floral hints. Medium-light body, with medium-light tannins and medium-plus acidity. Palate is light with red fruit and a clean, drying finish. Easy to drink and pair with foods.
Light ruby hue with light saturation. Aromas and flavors of cherry, earthy, and raspberry, with herbal and floral hints. Medium-light body, with medium-light tannins and medium-plus acidity. Palate is light with red fruit and a clean, drying finish. Easy to drink and pair with foods.
Aug 22nd, 2021
Rose with an orange tint in color. Interestingly, the outer rim is nearly clear. Vanilla, coconut, dill, and spice on the nose, almost more of a light cab, but some cherry is present. More American oak notes on the palate along with cedar, dark cherry, rhubarb, cinnamon, clove, and even some cocoa. High alcohol mouthfeel, medium tannins, and high acid. The finish is the real high point. A very different pinot that is not quite in balance. I like it, but then I like oak. If the idea of an oaky pinot turns you off, then avoid this one.
Rose with an orange tint in color. Interestingly, the outer rim is nearly clear. Vanilla, coconut, dill, and spice on the nose, almost more of a light cab, but some cherry is present. More American oak notes on the palate along with cedar, dark cherry, rhubarb, cinnamon, clove, and even some cocoa. High alcohol mouthfeel, medium tannins, and high acid. The finish is the real high point. A very different pinot that is not quite in balance. I like it, but then I like oak. If the idea of an oaky pinot turns you off, then avoid this one.
May 8th, 2020Dirty plum, high wood content, semi-dry, mild flavor, medium light mouthfeel.
Dirty plum, high wood content, semi-dry, mild flavor, medium light mouthfeel.
Dec 3rd, 2019