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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2015 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by forceberry on 5/17/2021 & rated 92 points: The blend is composed mainly of Pommard clone Pinot Noir from the Knudsen Vineyard (80%) with a little bit of Dijon clone Chardonnay (20%) from the Julia Lee's Block in the mix. Barrel-fermented, then aged sur lattes for a minimum of 3 years before disgorgement. Total production 897 cases. 13% alcohol.
Luminous neon yellow-green color. Slightly evolved nose with layered aromas of ripe citrus fruits, some slivered almond tones, a little bit of wizened peach, light developed notes of woolly lanolin, a hint of bready autolysis and a touch of caramel. The wine is fresh, balanced and somewhat evolved on the palate with a medium body and complex flavors of ripe red apple, some roasted almond tones, a little bit of tangy salinity, light zesty citrus fruits tones, sweet hints of honeyed richness and evolved dried fruit notes and a hint of yeasty autolysis. Good, high acidity and sparse yet still quite firm mousse. The finish is ripe, juicy and quite long with rather complex and enjoyably evolved flavors of spicy red apple, some wizened stone fruit notes, a little bit of leesy yeast, light autolytic nuances of brioche, a honeyed hint of dosage sweetness and a touch of stony minerality.
A harmonious, well-made and wonderfully evolved Oregon sparkler. Although feels somewhat more evolved than Argyle Brut 2009 and Brut Rosé 2009 that were tasted alongside, this shows also much more depth, complexity and finesse. Perhaps shows a bit more ripeness than a Champagne would, but otherwise on par with Champagne quality. Enjoyable stuff, priced according to its quality at 51€. (847 views) | | | Tasted by UpfromtheCellar on 11/7/2014 & rated 91 points: Wonderful. Tiny tiny bubbles, fresh fruit, yeasty, balanced, long light finish. This bottle lasted about, oh 30 seconds.....and everybody asked for more! (1411 views) | | | Tasted by 422dbowlsby on 12/25/2013 & rated 89 points: Read an article recommending brut for foods with a lot of fat and salt (i.e., fried chicken). Served with fried chicken for Christmas Eve dinner. Absolutely delicious. Darker color than I am used to for a sparkling wine; dark straw to almost golden. Crisp and tart with citrus and berry notes. (1507 views) | | | Tasted by geneswine on 11/21/2013 & rated 92 points: crisp, refreshing and some savory tastes. (1456 views) | | | Tasted by Bandreas on 7/10/2013 & rated 88 points: Has come better together since last tasted.. Has shed some of the bracing acidity it showed last year.
Wait another 3-5 years. Should come nicely together (1656 views) |
| 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.Bruthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetness_of_wineKnudsen Vineyard On weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican 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)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
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