Dundee Hills

2022 Spirithouse Chardonnay

A rich and savory Chardonnay, the 2022 Spirithouse offers a creamy and complex nose with layers of fleshy yellow plum and spiced apples. Hints of nutmeg and dried flowers add an intriguing depth, while a textured palate gives structure to the wine’s soft, rounded profile.

World-Class Sparkling

Argyle Winery is consistently recognized for the quality of its sparkling wines. It is also the only winery in Willamette to produce wines that are consistently rated by Wine Spectator as the Top 100 Wines of the World in three categories: red, white, and sparkling.

Penny Sadler, WineCountry.com - March 2023

Vintage Notes

Vintage 2022 was yet another memorable year.

It began with a frost event shortly after budbreak, making 2022 a vintage like no other. Growers were forced to adapt quickly to conditions not seen in many years. A cool, wet spring slowed vine growth and led to a secondary budbreak in early May.

This shift in phenology resulted in a beautiful bloom, and concerns about low yields were quickly replaced by a bountiful crop. The season began to track similarly to 2011, prompting growers to act decisively to ensure optimal ripeness and quality.

From early summer on, weather conditions were nearly ideal—daily averages in the mid-80s with minimal rainfall after the solstice. October brought record-breaking warmth and dry skies, allowing harvest to proceed at peak ripeness.

Fruit quality in 2022 was exceptional—among the best we’ve seen.

Wine Facts

Harvested: September 28 – October 9, 2022

Alcohol Percentage: 13

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Appellation: Dundee Hills

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: Oregon

Type: White

Vintage: 2022

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