Quick Video Clip of Knudsen Vineyards

Posted on June 30, 2010

Here’s a quick video clip taken from the north half of Knudsen Vineyards in Dundee, Oregon. For more info on Knudsen, check out this page. Visible in this clip are blocks of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pinot Meunier is planted in the top right block as the clip starts.

2007 Argyle Black Brut

Posted on May 3, 2010

Great news! The 2007 Black Brut has just been released!

100% Oregon Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine
Knudsen Vineyards
Willamette Valley AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon

The 2007 Black Brut is a powerful blast of rich berry flavors lightly floating on a delicate cloud of bubbles. Currants and blackberry dance a lively waltz with notes of vanilla and rose petal on the palate as the finish goes on and on. The generous fruity body of this bubbly makes this a joy on its own, but its crisp acidity and supple texture beg to be enjoyed with a full-flavored meal.

New Release – 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Posted on February 10, 2010

Good news for Pinot lovers! We’ve just released the latest vintage of our super popular Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes
You are all going to like this Pinot Noir. Besides the raspberry and cherry fruit aromas, this is the first Willamette Pinot I’ve ever gotten bright boysenberry fruit aromas from! Deep underlying scents of fresh tilled earth and Eastern spice rack further add to the complexity and wonderful smell of this classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. The mouth-feel and flavor exceed what one expects from the already enticing smell. This wine has lovely balance for those red fruits wrapped up into a velvet-textured tannin shell. The center of the palate is cherry creme with bright minerality. Enjoy a long lasting finish accented by red cherry and a hint of dark chocolate.

Vineyard Photos & Desktop Images

Posted on November 3, 2009

Here are some photos recently taken at Knudsen Vineyards in the Dundee Hills. The Autumn leaves were gorgeous and the view of Mt. Hood was pretty spectacular. Each of the images below is linked to a larger version suitable for use as a desktop image. Feel free to download any or all of them.

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Oregon Chardonnay Being Pressed for Sparkling Wines

Posted on September 23, 2009

After having been harvested from Knudsen Vineyards and Lone Star Vineyard, these Chardonnay grapes were chilled in Argyle’s cold room at 34°F in preparation for pressing.

Here you can see the wine press literally being stuffed full with several tons of Chardonnay grapes.

Once pressed, the juice will be fermented and eventually used in our sparking wines like the Argyle Brut and blended with Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier for sparkling wines like our Brut Rosé.

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