2008 Argyle Brut Knudsen Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  5/17/2021 - forceberry wrote: 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€.

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  11/7/2014 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 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!

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  12/25/2013 - 422dbowlsby Likes this wine: 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.

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  11/21/2013 - geneswine wrote: 92 Points

  crisp, refreshing and some savory tastes.

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  7/10/2013 - Bandreas wrote: 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

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