Argyle Brut 2011

Argyle 2011 Vintage Brut, Willamette Valley | Small batch, bottle fermented sparkling wine is seldom this good for such a song –especially sparkling wine made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay that are disgorged on demand as all at Argyle are wont to be. What a marvelous wine! Quince preserves and membrillo paste greet the nose in an immediately appealing way. These join white cherries on an engaging palate as chuck-on-the-shoulder as your dearest friend for life –this could even lure die hard wine adherents from other categories. Like mineral driven whites? Here’s a chalky snap in spades. Is it aromatics you prefer? How about floral acacia blossoms and heady pan bloomed coriander seed. So it’s fruit you want? Here you’ll find fresh apricots and pears and quince all held in tension with a trembling mineral acidity both ethereal and immensely powerful. Perhaps the best vintage Argyle I’ve had.
Tasting note by Nicholas Livingston, February 5th 2015 (Fruit Day)

Expert Review

90 Wine Spectator
Light and appealing, with an airy texture and smoky, toasty watermelon and floral flavors, finishing with expressiveness and length. –HS

Oh...and in terms of solid precedence, have you reviewed past accolades on Argyle Brut?

2010: Wine Advocate 91
2010: Wine Spectator 90
2009: Wine Spectator 90 "SMART BUY"
2008: Wine Advocate 90
2007: Wine Spectator 90
2006: Wine Advocate 91
2005: Wine Advocate 92
2005: Wine Spectator 90

This is a fine bottle vintage after vintage clearly!