Argyle Pinot Noir 2010

Argyle does Pinot Noir right. While so many producers in America (California in particular) are making Pinot Noirs that are a bit more heavy handed than they should be, Rollin Soles (founder of Argyle in Oregon) understands the term 'balance' and delivers Pinot Noir for Pinot lovers. A light, translucent velvet red color (absolutely perfect). Complex aromas of kirsch, bing cherries, dusty rosemary, and rose petals. As great Pinot Noir should be, it has many little layers of detail instead of big blocks of aromas. The taste dances on the palate, zinging from corner to corner of your mouth while lifting you to the high heavens of Pinot love. A glorious wine, and one of the few reds that can handle salmon perfectly. Also ideal with fillet mignon, slow roasted pork, and poultry dishes.
Wine review by Jason Kallsen, December 2011

Expert Review

90 Points - Light in color and texture, this Pinot displays pretty watermelon and cherry flavors that ride smoothly over velvety
tannins, hinting at mint as this lingers enticingly. Drink now through 2016. 20,000 cases made.
- wine reveiw by H.S., Wine Spectator Advance for September 30 2012 issue

Food Pairings

Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...