Established in 1987, Argyle is Oregon's original sparkling wine house. It blends tradition with innovation, producing acclaimed still and sparkling wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Riesling. Led by winemaker Nate Klostermann and viticulturist Geoff Hall, Argyle pioneers modern winemaking in the Willamette Valley, embracing its Oregonian roots while drawing wisdom from global winemakers. \n White Wine, ABV 13.50%, 750ML Glass Bottle \n \n Grown in the volcanic soils of the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills between our 3 sites, Reserve Chardonnay showcases silky elegance and mineral tension. Gentle pressing and long aging in French oak for 16 months allows the delicacy to shine. Crisp apple, Meyer lemon, and ginger are poised with spicy lees-aged texture and energetic length. VINTAGE NOTES The 2018 growing season began with a relatively mild and dry winter and moderately cool spring, leading to budbreak during the second and third weeks of April. Temperatures picked up in May and continued into a beautiful mid-June bloom. The rest of the summer was warm and very dry, with no precipitation for nearly 3 months. Early September remained warm and dry through the beginning of the sparkling harvest, but then cooled down with a few days of precipitation in the middle of the month. Our still wine grapes were able to ripen perfectly during a period of beautiful late September/early October weather. Overall, the 2018 harvest was quite condensed, starting with lower-elevation Lone Star Chardonnay in the Eola-Amity Hills on September 4th and finishing with high-elevation Pinot Noir at Spirit Hill Vineyard on October 2nd. 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast, October 2021 “Light and showing pretty flavors of freshly squeezed lime, this young wine sneaks up on you. The mix includes Knudsen and Lone Star vineyard fruit. The barrel flavors, moderated by the use of just 15% new oak, add pleasing touches of toasted hazelnut, butter and caramel corn. The finish gathers strength and richness, while holding steady to the balance of fruit, acidity and barrel
