Argyle Pinot Noir Nuthouse 07/08

From the winery -

This is our Classic "big furniture" Pinot Noir style derived from Lone Star Vineyard. Its melanite color is the ﬁrst indicator of its boldness. The aroma is black cherry reduction fruit, black licorice, Earl Grey spices, and that luscious, fresh earth quality that says "Nuthouse". The ﬂavors are big, juicy black cherry and black plum pudding spices. The texture forms a rich, creamy center to this richly ripe Pinot Noir. The ripe plum and cherry fruit carry on and on. It is a wonderful thing to experience such powerful, exotic Pinot Noir yet wonder at its bright, balanced, mineral pinpoint touch twirling on the palate.

Previous Vintage Tasting Notes

Wine Spectator rating for 02 vintage 93 points. "Bright, graceful, and remarkable for its pure blueberry, plum, and white pepper flavors riding exhuberantly over a laye of fine tannins. Lingers enticingly on the firm finish. Drink now through 2012." HS

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Wine Advocate says: "...demure black fruit and floral aromas. Medium-bodied and satiny-textured, it reveals loads of sultry dark fruits in an expressive, forward, seductive format. This well-structured, enormously appealing wine has outstanding concentration, harmony, and palate presence. Drink it over the next 7-8 years." 90 points.