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This is a regularly updated page giving you information on vineyard status, grape growing and harvesting progress, terroir or microclimate data, press mentions, etc. Updated by Jason at Argyle Winery. Subscribe to our WineBlog through our RSS Feed.

Argyle Winery is very proud of and thankful for the ever-positive press attention given to our hand-crafted wines. We consider it an honor to provide wine lovers with fine Oregon wines worthy of so much praise.



Recent Scores for Argyle Wines

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
This recent set of tasting notes and scores highlights some of our most popular wines. Cheers!

By Josh Raynolds
May/Jun 08

2006 Argyle Winery Pinot Noir Willamette Valley: 88 Points
($25) Light red. Spicy raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a light kiss of bitter chocolate adding complexity. Smooth red fruit flavors become chewier with air, picking up dusty tannins and finishing with solid grip and good persistence.

2006 Argyle Winery Pinot Noir Reserve Willamette Valley: 88+ Points
($35) Light red color. Pungent cherry and dried rose aromas offer good clarity, along with a gentle smoky undertone. Round, sappy flavors of cherry preserves and baking spices, with firm tannins adding grip. There's nothing loose about this wine, and it really deserves some decanter or cellar time.

2005 Argyle Winery Pinot Noir Nuthouse Willamette Valley: 90 Points
($45) Medium red. Rich cherry, blackberry and chocolate aromas expand in the glass and gain an exotic incense quality. Creamy dark fruit flavors offer palate-staining concentration, with building spiciness and gentle tannins adding support. Finishes with good spicy lift and excellent persistence, with the blackberry flavor repeating.

2005 Argyle Winery Pinot Noir Spirit House Dundee Hills: 90 Points
($70) Medium red color. Intensely floral scents of zesty red berries, rose, magnolia, Asian spices and pungent herbs. Sappy raspberry and cherry flavors gain richness with air while maintaining a vibrant personality. Tangy cherry skin and baking spice notes dominate the long, juicy finish of this nicely balanced wine.

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- Posted by Jason at Argyle Winery - 10:46 AM