Argyle Rose of Pinot Noir 2022

Oregon is one of the world’s three top regions for producing Pinot Noir. The others are New Zealand and, of course, Burgundy. The cool climate in the Williamette Valley allows Pinot Noir to mature slowly and the poor soils on hill sides above a few hundred feet reduces their vigor creating delicacy and complexity in the wines. Universally Pinot Noirs share a taste profile that is dried roses, spring deciduous leaf, tea leaves and often a sweet earthiness in the nose; the flavours are from a motley palette including cherries of most any hue, sometimes truffle, gaminess and a wonderful comforting earthiness. The wines of Oregon distinguish themselves with a lovely sweet fruitiness and a silken texture.

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...

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168

Eden Prairie #2
Eden Prairie
952-914-0032

Eden Prairie #3
Eden Prairie
952-934-0067

Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730

Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740

Edina # 1 - 50th
Edina
612-903-5720

Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448

Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793

Perrier - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-227-6563

Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112

International Wines & Liquors
Saint Paul
651-690-5471