1996 Argyle Pinot Noir Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89 points

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View pinothoarder's profile
  • Report Issue

  2/10/2012 - pinothoarder wrote: 89 Points

  Decanted 1 hour and consumed over 6 hours. Seemed to be good to go after about the 2 hour mark. A lighter weight style, but surprisingly has a lot to offer in nose complexity. Medium aromatic intensity, offering up equal parts red raspberry and mineral elements that lets you know that this is a little bit more than just a garden variety, grocery store-type selection. Feel good about serving by the half-case at any party, as you are sure to get you rave reviews from the casual wine drinker and, more importantly, nods of approval from the most discerning wine critic in the group Drink now, as any more age will just result in a more watered-down version of what is a very respectable juice right now.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View jjclips2's profile
  • Report Issue

  12/11/2007 - jjclips2 wrote: 89 Points

  I didn't expect much from this one to be honest. Opened out of curiosity and turned out to be quite an experience. Still shows a bright, youthful nose full of bright black raspberry fruits, delicate spices, and a toasted coconut characteristic. The palate isn't as fresh, but is showing some complexity of truffle, wet dirt, dried red currant, and a nice spiciness. Slight bitter herbal edge offsets the fruit. Great acidity keeps it alive. Very impressive to see that this is showing the way it is.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.