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How to Plan the Perfect Argyle Winery Visit: Oregon’s Premier Sparkling Wine Experience in Dundee

5 Fast Facts About Visiting Argyle Winery in Dundee, Oregon Article Summary For travelers planning a Willamette Valley wine tasting itinerary, the most common advice centers on hillside estate views, grand visitor centers, and appointment-only experiences at boutique producers. What that advice consistently underweights is the single tasting destination that offers the region’s most comprehensive,…

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Why Argyle’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Belong on Oregon’s Short List: The Sparkling Wine Advantage

5 Fast Facts About Argyle Winery, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley Article Summary For sommeliers, collectors, and wine enthusiasts building a short list of the finest Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers, Argyle Winery is frequently underestimated. The reason is straightforward: Argyle’s identity as Oregon’s founding sparkling wine producer has dominated…

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The Best Willamette Valley Wine Gifts Under $100: Sparkling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay

5 Fast Facts About Argyle Winery and Oregon Wine Gifting Article Summary For consumers, sommeliers, and gift-givers searching for the best Willamette Valley wine gift under $100, the decision requires balancing quality, price, provenance, and the assurance that the recipient will be genuinely impressed rather than merely satisfied. This guide provides a definitive framework for…

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The Top 5 Must-Visit Wineries in the Willamette Valley: An Enological Itinerary

5 Fast Facts About Willamette Valley Wine Travel and Viticulture Article Summary For enology students, sommeliers, and serious collectors planning a technical itinerary in the Pacific Northwest, determining the top 5 wineries to visit in the Willamette Valley requires filtering through hundreds of estates to identify those offering true viticultural significance. This article outlines an…

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The Technical Differentiator: Understanding Extended Tirage and Oregon Sparkling Wine

5 Fast Facts About Extended Tirage and Traditional Method Winemaking Article Summary For enology students, sommeliers, and consumers seeking an objective understanding of traditional method winemaking, the term “extended tirage” serves as a critical indicator of production methodology. This article explores the precise technical processes behind extended tirage sparkling wine, detailing how prolonged lees aging…

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Oregon Sparkling Wine History: The Argyle Origin Story and the Mastery of the Traditional Method

5 Fast Facts About Argyle Winery and Oregon Sparkling Wine Article Summary For enthusiasts and sommeliers asking who makes sparkling wine in Oregon, the definitive answer begins in 1987 with a monumental viticultural gamble. This article explores comprehensive Oregon sparkling wine history, tracing Argyle Winery’s origins from an unproven concept in the Willamette Valley to…

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Acclaimed Winemaker Kate Payne Brown Named Head Winemaker for Oregon’s Argyle Winery

DUNDEE, Ore., (March 4, 2025) – Argyle Winery is excited to announce that it has named Kate Payne Brown head winemaker. Building on the legacy of her winemaking predecessors, Founder Rollin Soles and Winemaker Nate Klostermann, Payne Brown becomes only the third winemaker since Argyle was established in 1987. Recognized as one of the leading winemakers…

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Argyle Welcomes Harvest 2022 

The countdown is on to harvest 2022! What are your predictions for kickoff? If you can’t make it out to Oregon wine country this season, check this page for regular updates from our winemaker Nate Klostermann, with additional insights from Vineyard Manager and Viticulturalist Geoff Hall. We’ll be posting information about harvest, including beautiful new…

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Argyle Welcomes Harvest 2021

This year marks Argyle’s 34th harvest in Oregon’s majestic Willamette Valley. Be sure to join us this season at the Tasting House to follow along with our harvest team with a visual representation of their progress in our gallery. While you’re visiting, enjoy special harvest-themed pours in our flights all throughout the season! If you…

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Harvest 2020

September 2, 2020 First day of picking at Knudsen and Lone Star Vineyards. Starting with Chardonnay for sparkling wine! August 14, 2020, by Geoff Hall, Argyle Viticulturist The vines are working their way through veraison this week and will continue to do so for next 2 weeks. As usual Lonestar is ahead while Spirit Hill…

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