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Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008
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Wine Specifics

Winery: Argyle
VARIETAL: Pinot Noir
REGION: Willamette Valley, Oregon
WINE TYPE: Red Wine

On a visit to Argyle's cellars, one hears one simple phrase repeated more than all others: "the grapes." “The grapes this”, “the grapes that.” To winemaker Rollin Soles, a fine glass of wine clearly begins in the vineyard. His team's painstakingly hands-on approach to careful vineyard management quickly becomes evident - as do the results of such dedication: well-balanced, exciting wine! Sourced from three vineyards (Lone Star, Knudsen, Stoller), Argyle's 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an affordable example of what most agree to be Oregon's best vintage of the decade yet.

Such a delicate nose - classic Willamette Valley at its best! Upon a swirl of the glass waft upward notes of fresh strawberry kept in check by a pleasingly rich earthiness. A touch of gentle spice rounds out the nose into delightful elegance. The wine's medium-bodied weight on the palate is the perfect follow-through from the nose; strawberry continues, balanced by raspberry and a touch of bing cherry. Finishes so smoothly, and with enough structure and acidity to make it as great to pair with food as to sip on its own. A wonderful effort, and a steal of a high-class Pinot Noir!

Reviewed by: Josh

Food Pairing

Food pairings: roast chicken, grilled salmon, filet mignon, mushroom risotto. Anything with classic herbs, especially rosemary! Soft cheeses (brie, camembert).

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