Argyle Soul-Stirring Pinot Noir (Willamette Barrel Auction) 2018

Pinot Noir
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    Argyle Soul-Stirring Pinot Noir (Willamette Barrel Auction) 2018  Front Label
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    Vintage
    2018

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    13.8%

    Features
    Boutique

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    Winemaker Notes

    This unique bottling is sourced from one of the oldest blocks within our Spirit Hill Vineyard, which is located right next to a pioneer cemetery at about 700 feet above sea level. This wine is all Pommard selection, which has been the soul of Oregon Pinot noir since the start. This special block and wine have been carefully crafted and express the deep history of this rich, complex soil.

    The wine from this historic cemetery-guarded vineyard has been hand harvested at peak ripeness and allowed to rest 17 months in barrel before going to bottle. The complex layers and bright savory aromas and flavors will stay with you and never be forgotten.

    If you don't win this historic lot of Argyle pinot noir it will haunt you for decades. If you win this lot it will reward and please you for decades and decades.

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    Argyle, Oregon
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    Founded in 1987 as Oregon's original sparkling wine house, Argyle quickly stood out as a study in contrasts—honoring the deep traditions of wine and embracing innovation and experimentation; proud to be Oregonian and pulling knowledge from winemakers around the world. When common knowledge said a winery could produce great sparkling wine or great still wine Argyle asked "why not both?", answering the question with acclaimed wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Riesling.

    Their four estate vineyards make up nearly 500 acres in the Willamette Valley, with the majority in the Eola-Amity Hills and Dundee Hills nested AVAs. Willamette Valley's cool, late ripening climate produces age worthy base wines. The vineyards, nearing 1000' in elevation, ensure fruit develops slowly, retains acidity, and promotes flavor ripeness before sugar ripeness.

    Nate Klostermann is the second winemaker in Argyle's 35-year history and has emerged as one of Oregon's most gifted winemakers. He currently celebrates nearly two decades at Argyle and continues to say he "landed in a good spot" when he arrived at Argyle to work his first harvest. With his fine-tuned winemaking skills and passion for Oregon wine, Nate is now recognized for making elegant and complex sparkling wines along with vibrant and impeccably balanced Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Meunier.

    Built on the foundation of "Grower first", Argyle's viticulture team is taking sustainable farming a step further with regenerative farming. Practices such as utilizing custom cover crop and biochar enhanced compost made in house provide natural nutrient additions. Minimal tilling encourages growth of microbes in the soil, water retention and reduces erosion. Blue bird and kestrel habitats are scattered around various vineyards for pest control. Local sheep are brought into the vineyards to manage grass and weeds, and while they aren't a requirement for winemaking, the team has developed bee sanctuaries. These sanctuaries are parcels of fallow land, now dedicated to growing flowers pollinators and beneficial insects.

    Their commitment to and partnerships with community organizations, sustainability, Oregon's winegrowing industry, and their employees and families are foundational to Argyle's approach. Argyle makes contributions to non-profit organizations committed to improving the lives of vineyard workers and non-profit organizations that support the arts. These organizations include AHIVOY, ¡Salud!, The Roots Fund, PDX Jazz, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland Center Stage, and Portland Opera.

    Argyle is the only winery to land on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list for Sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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