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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 91 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rick & Ilsa on 8/23/2022 & rated 93 points: Bottle 5 of a dozen. Light gold with lots of effervescence. Citrus Apple, white stone fruits, a little nuttiness, flinty acidity. Served cold this improved as it warmed up. Medium bodied and just barely off dry, fresh, crisp and downright delicious. This case stored in a cold cellar has lots of time left despite the extimated CT drink window. Enjoyed by all. (717 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyX on 12/31/2021 & rated 93 points: Medium golden-yellow. Only lightly aromatic of pit fruit preserves and toasted brioche. Rich and very tasty with layers of cashew-buttered brioche, toasted hazelnuts, apricot jam, lemon/lime and membrillo. This is only medium bodied, but packs in the flavor and complexity! As elegant as it is delicious, this is still fresh and would have made 20 with ease. Really wish I had another bottle. Drink now-2025+ 93 (992 views) | | | Tasted by Rick & Ilsa on 12/5/2021 & rated 92 points: Well stored bottle, served very chilled and allowed to warm up as we drank. Beautiful light gold color, with lots of fine bubbles. Apples, pear, citrus, white stone fruits, and enough acidity to give this wine that steely flintiness that you get with quality Champagne. My favorite year of the Argyle et's. Very nice. (1031 views) | | | Tasted by Rick & Ilsa on 7/15/2021 & rated 91 points: Third bottle from well stored case. Very similar to previous bottle. Light gold with lots of bubbles. Initially a bit of reduction that blew off with time and the wine warming up. Apples of course like all the Argyle wines, citrus, white stone fruits with high acidity and a fresh, and pretty balanced finish. Maybe not as complex as the 2000, but that one has been losing its efference these last few years. Am a fan of Argyle sparkling wines and this one seems a good qpr to me. Love to open these ET's with people who are familiar with champagne and get their opinions. Generally they are positive. One to save for an occasion. (1323 views) | | | Tasted by forceberry on 5/17/2021 & rated 91 points: A blend of Chardonnay (73%), Pinot Noir (21%) and Pinot Meunier (6%). Disgorged in June 2012, after over 9 years of aging sur lattes. Total production 1013 cases. 12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind along with 2 Champagnes.
Youthful, pale-to-medium-deep yellow-green color - surprisingly youthful for its age. Clean and somewhat restrained nose with aromas of zesty citrus fruits, some waxy tones, a little bit of steely minerality and light nuances of apple blossom. The wine is firm yet gentle on the palate with a medium-to-moderately full body and somewhat acid-driven flavors of ripe Golden Delicious apple, some fresh white fruits, a little bit of zesty citrus fruit, light leesy notes, a hint of sweetness from the dosage and a touch of slivered almonds. Good, high acidity and fine, smooth mousse. The finish is fresh, firm and lively with quite lengthy flavors of red apples, some pithy notes of lemon, a little bit of juicy white peach, light sweet nuances, a hint of steely minerality and a touch of leesy creaminess.
A very sophisticated, harmonious and remarkably youthful Oregon sparkler. I mean, really, most 2002 Champagnes I've tasted have come across as more evolved as this wine. While the wine might not show that much complexity, it shows great sense of balance and structure with good potential for future development. I guess this bottling just ages at a glacial pace? I managed to guess correctly that this was the odd one out in our flight of three wines, but I also rated this wine higher than either of the Champagnes. All in all, good, well-made stuff.
However, I must point out that the attendees of the tasting found the wine's name amusing; if tirage means drawing wine off from a barrel, what is the benefit of doing that for an extended period of time? (1815 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 12/31/2020 & rated 92 points: Really nice bubbles sporting a super fine bubble structure which stood out for me.
Light golden color showing a bit of age but honestly this still comes across as a bit youthful.
Slightly toasty pears, honey covered apples and roasted nuts.
Palate is really nice. Showing more of that honeyed fruit which I think is coming from some of that bottle age.
Really showing well today. The finish shows really nice structure and acidity but I'd still drink sooner than later. (935 views) | | | Tasted by Rick & Ilsa on 7/9/2020 & rated 91 points: From well stored bottle. Light gold in color with a fine and abundant mousse. Nose of apple and yeast with a bit of white stone fruits. On the palate, a little reductive at first, coming off as a bit sour. With a little time and swirling the wines true character came out. Crisp, clean, apple, citrus, plenty of acidity keeping the wine fresh, and maybe dryer than previous vintages. Overall a superior Oregon sparkling wine. Maybe their best vintage of the extended triage. 2nd bottle from case. (714 views) | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 4/10/2020: Lovely complexity and flavor profile.
Nose had some nice yeasty notes and interest.
Palate is yeasty, rich and complex with perfect acidity.
A lovely wine to celebrate tonight. (856 views) | | | Tasted by JaynPam on 12/9/2019 & rated 89 points: Drinking very well. Not a lot of the yeast notes that I like, but a very nice sparkling. Complex fruit and soft bubbles. (827 views) | | | Tasted by tastark on 10/5/2018: Seems my estimate of giving the wine 4-5 more years was dead on. This wine is SINGING right now. That said, I'm not sure it will get any better. Was better 1 hour after opening than right when it was opened, suggesting it might have a few more years, but not too many. (1400 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 12/26/2016 & rated 92 points: Drinking beautifully. Perfect pairing with oysters at Christmas brunch. (2868 views) | | | Tasted by BaroloRob on 12/26/2016 flawed bottle: Flawed. Second bottle of this that has had no carbonation and a cork that was soaked through. Nice "still" wine was left behind but that ws not what we were looking for. (2546 views) | | | Tasted by alpha_ori on 11/19/2016 & rated 91 points: In great condition. Strong acids but creamy mouthfeel. Bubbles are still very active. Would buy again. (2905 views) | | | Tasted by JayAAllen on 11/10/2016 & rated 91 points: Golden color. Medium sized bubbles. Great aromas of brioche. Complex flavors, with a hint of fruit on the long finish. Really nice. (2514 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 9/2/2016 & rated 86 points: Fair amount of bottle variation. More residual sweetness than other bottle. Marzipan, toast, and caramel. Liked it better earlier (2390 views) | | | Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 9/2/2016 & rated 92 points: Started to show some nutty and brown notes. Nice but possibly a little over oxidized? Molasses notes. Past prime IMO, but still enjoyable. (1004 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 8/7/2016 & rated 93 points: Light yellow in color. This bottle was back on track. When just opened it acted like a mix of apple cider and Champagne. Continued to open up and add complexity on the nose and palate over the hour. Great with a Cobb salad , fried chicken and blue cheese dressing. Great bubbles. Apple, citrus, tart, toast, and some brioche notes. Very well done. Fair price. Oregon can do sparkling well! Although their newer vintage of the Extended Triage is different in my opinion- more citrus, less apple - I am hoping that if I age it that it will also develop some of these characteristics. (1185 views) | | | Tasted by sp4388 on 7/26/2016 & rated 93 points: Loved this. Rich and creamy but with great acid, super delicious green apple and lemon curd flavors that persist for up to a minute in the back of the tongue, especially as the bubbles diminish ~50% and it's gets closer to room temp (enjoyed it more like that) (1020 views) | | | Tasted by jkndogwine on 4/23/2016 & rated 86 points: If you have this wine please drink immediately as it is losing its fizz. (1348 views) | | | Tasted by nittanyjack on 3/26/2016 & rated 93 points: Firing on all cylinders tonight. Great texture, beautiful bubbles, fantastic acidity and a nice lengthy finish. Paired great with a cheese and olive course, but I suspect this would have gone nicely with a wide range of dishes. Unanimously trumpeted by our group. Wish I had more. (1159 views) | | | Tasted by Djfermentation on 2/25/2016 & rated 95 points: This drank very well as an opener to my 40th birthday dinner last week. A couple wine geeks at the table even thought it was one of the finest sparklers they have ever tasted. Sadly my last bottle, but appropriate to share on a special night with special people. (1399 views) | | | Tasted by gesusser on 2/14/2016 & rated 91 points: Drink up as this is on its way out...last bottle of 2 great cases (1281 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 2/5/2016 flawed bottle: No bubbles, something bad happened to this (1370 views) | | | Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 2/5/2016 flawed bottle: Leaking bottle, molasses like substance coming out of the cork. WTF. I've never seen anything like it.... (1105 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 12/29/2015 & rated 94 points: Elegant mousse, inflection changing bouquet, piercing, and rich. Deeply layered, high acid, delectable texture, expansive finish. A beautiful bubbly, among the best I have ever tasted. (1575 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Argyle Producer website
Argyle farms three vineyards: Knudsen Vineyard, Stoller Vineyard and Lone Star Vineyard. The 120 acre Knudsen Vineyard was first planted between 1972 & 1974. The high elevation blocks of this landmark Dundee Hills site are key components in Argyle's sparkling wines. Knudsen provides Argyle a mix of old vine blocks and new high density blocks planted with "Old World" Dijon clones.
Just south of Knudsen Vineyard in the Dundee Hills sits Stoller Vineyard. First planted in 1995, Stoller, like Knudsen, is planted using state of the art viticultural techniques. Stoller Vineyard has produced some of Oregon's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
In 1996 Argyle purchased a spectacular 160 acre vineyard site in the east slopes of Eola Hills, known as Lone Star Vineyard. Located 15 miles south of Argyle's winery in Dundee, this warm site is planted primarily to Dijon clones of Pinot Noir. This vineyard has the potential to be one of Oregon's best Pinot Noir vineyards.
All grapes are hand harvested into small baskets and transported to the winery. Grapes are chilled overnight to 35F before crushing the next day. Chilling preserves the ripe fruit characteristics and naturally limits oxidation.
Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley AVA Wikipedia article
#2012 vintage:
"Broadly speaking, the Willamette Valley's 2012 pinots are fleshy and fruit-dominated, with round tannins and forward personalities. The fruit tends to the darker side of the pinot spectrum--think cherry and blackberry rather than strawberry and raspberry, much less cranberry and redcurrant--and this gives the wines massive crowd appeal. The best wines also have the depth to age, so don't be fooled by their accessible nature in the early going." - Josh Raynolds
#2013 vintage:
"The key to a successful foray into the ‘13s is first to understand that in most instances the wines lean to the red fruit side of Pinot Noir; they tend to be tangy and tightly wound but often lack concentration. While some wines may put on weight and gain sweetness with bottle age, that’s a gamble I’ll personally leave to others. The 2013s also tend to lack the tannic structure for more than mid-term aging although they will likely endure on their acidity, which I suspect will usually outlast the fruit in this vintage" - Josh Raynolds
#2014 vintage:
"The 2014 vintage in Oregon may be remembered as the vintage of a lifetime [for growers] . . . these wines as they will be similar to the 2009 vintage . . . lovely, ripe, rich, deeply concentrated and aromatic" - winebusiness.com
"The conditions made it relatively easy to make good wines, with no worries about achieving ripeness, and the lack of frost risk allowed us to keep grapes on the vine as long as we wished." - Casey McClellan |
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