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Prospecting the New World's coolest latitudes, Brian Croser and Rollin Soles staked a claim in Oregon's Willamette Valley, a place ideal for late season ripened Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit. Since 1987, Argyle Winery has produced read more...world-class methode champenoise Sparkling wine, barrel fermented Chardonnay and 'silky' textured Pinot Noir from low yielding vines on winery farmed hillside slopes. Argyle was named "OREGON'S PREMIER WINERY" by Wine Spectator in 2000.

Argyle farms three vineyards: Knudsen Vineyard, Stoller Vineyard and Lone Star Vineyard. The 120 acre Knudsen Vineyard was first planted between 1972 & 1974. The high elevation blocks of this landmark Dundee Hills site are key components in Argyle's sparkling wines. Knudsen provides Argyle a mix of old vine blocks and new high density blocks planted with "Old World" Dijon clones.

Just south of Knudsen Vineyard in the Dundee Hills sits Stoller Vineyard. First planted in 1995, Stoller, like Knudsen, is planted using state of the art viticultural techniques. Stoller Vineyard has produced some of Oregon's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

In 1996 Argyle purchased a spectacular 160 acre vineyard site in the east slopes of Eola Hills, known as Lone Star Vineyard. Located 15 miles south of Argyle's winery in Dundee, this warm site is planted primarily to Dijon clones of Pinot Noir. This vineyard has the potential to be one of Oregon's best Pinot Noir vineyards.

All grapes are hand harvested into small baskets and transported to the winery. Grapes are chilled overnight to 35F before crushing the next day. Chilling preserves the ripe fruit characteristics and naturally limits oxidation.    (hide)

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anchca reviewed Argyle Extended Tirage Brut 1997:

August 2009

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Argyle Extended Tirage Brut 1997

Snoothrank: 4/5

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dillonius reviewed Argyle Pinot Noir Spirithouse Willamette Valley Dundee Hills United States Oregon Dry 2006:

August 2009

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Argyle Pinot Noir Spirithouse Willamette Valley Dundee Hills United States Oregon Dry 2006

Starting at $65^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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maximoo reviewed Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir 2002:

August 2009

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Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir 2002

Starting at $18^.49 Snoothrank: 4/5

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blog4wine reviewed Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir 2002:

July 2009

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Color-red garnet; Nose-vanilla & wild strawberry; mouth-clove, vanilla, toast, mineral; finish-medium; buy it age it.

Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir 2002

Starting at $18^.49 Snoothrank: 4/5

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jimintucsn reviewed Argyle Winery Black Brut 2005:

June 2009

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Raw full flavored pinot with sparkle, earth and smoke with slight tinge of honey. Very pleasureable especially for pinot fans.

Argyle Winery Black Brut 2005

Starting at $30^.00 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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marcw23 reviewed Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005:

June 2009

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Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005

Starting at $21^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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membership reviewed Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005:

May 2009

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Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005

Starting at $21^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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notarose reviewed Argyle Brut:

April 2009

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Argyle Brut

Starting at $15^.29 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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nikilily reviewed Argyle Winery Minus Five 2007:

April 2009

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Beautiful dessert wine, full of honeyed stone fruit and a little citrus. Lighter and more refreshing than many dessert wines.

Argyle Winery Minus Five 2007

Starting at $30^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Moedog reviewed Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005:

February 2009

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Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Reserve 2005

Starting at $21^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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