Dundee Hills

2021 Spirithouse Pinot Noir

Composed and harmonious – a tricky combination to achieve in winemaking, yet perfectly represented in the Spirithouse Pinot Noir. While this wine typically leans red or black fruit, this year it balances between the two, adding in the aromatics of pink flowers and pomegranates and wraps up with silky tannins and rich mouthfeel.

Bottles of Argyle Spirithouse wine on a wooden counter in the Tasting House

94 Points: Outstanding

“A mix of ground cloves, gingery spice, minty herbs and dried black cherries makes the 2021 Pinot Noir Spirithouse impossible to ignore. It smooths over the palate with ripe wild berry fruits and mineral tones, all lifted by a core of cooling acidity. Violet inner florals resonate along with depths of exotic spice and an air of incense as the 2021 finishes long and structured. Fine-grained tannins promise a long and fruitful evolution.”

Eric Guido, Vinous

Vintage Notes

All signs of the start to the 2021 vintage pointed to a classic spring season. Bud break took place end of April followed by a dry spring.  Bloom in June arrived with a rain shower that reduced overall yield potential but allowed for the perfect amount of fruit to ripen on the vines for high quality wine production. Summer remained dry and sunny with plenty of heat to keep the fruit developing. While a heat dome in late June posed a challenge for many in the valley, we experienced no damage from this weather event. These summer events lead to a rather early harvest, which successfully wrapped up the first week of October.

Wine Facts

Harvested: September 10-16, 2021

Brix at Harvest: 23.2

Alcohol Percentage: 13.8

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Production: 700

Appellation: Dundee Hills

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Region: Oregon

Type: Red

Vintage: 2021

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