Argyle Winery

Argyle Winery

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Argyle Winery produces still and sparkling wines in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Their wines have received numberous 90+ point ratings from publications all over the world, and our customers prize these reasonably priced, delicious wines.

Argyle Winery's sparkling wines are classically made and dry, with exquisite flavors. The Extended tirage, released almost a decade after production, and the Rosé 97, just released, has a devoted following among Oregonians.

Owned by Petaluma Winery of Australia, Argyle was founded in 1987 by Australia's Brian Croser and winemaker Rolin Soles, and purchased by Petaluma in 1990. The winery has a popular tasting room on 99W in Dundee and owns 250 acres of vineyards, managed by Allen Holstein (Granville). Nuthouse Vineyard is named because it used to be a hazelnut orchard, Spirithouse VIneyard is so named because it is rumored to be haunted.

Argyle's Vineyard Sources
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Argyle's prime vineyard source is the 120 acre Knudsen Vineyard, located in the heart of the red hills of Dundee. Half the vineyard was planted in the early '70s. These "historic" vines produce distinctive wines with ripe fruit flavors and earthy, spicy old vine character. The other, "younger" half of the vineyard features state-of-the-art viticulture: Old World clones planted in high density blocks on warm sites. Pinot fruit from these blocks offers up unique aromas of black cherry leading into ripe raspberry concentrate. Argyle's finest sparkling wine fruit is grown in Knudsen's high-elevation
blocks (above 700 feet) where ripening occurs at the end of the growing season.

Knudsen Vineyard, Yamhill County

Do great views ensure great wines? At Lone Star Vineyard the vines are treated to a sweeping view of the Cascades, from Mt. Rainier in the north to the Three Sisters to the south. While the view is stunning, this low elevation, warm site is a magnet for the two forces crucial for ripening grapes: light and heat. As the first light of day peaks over the Cascade range, Lone Star Vineyard begins absorbing the full power of the sun. Located 15 miles south of Dundee in the Eola Hills, this 116 acre site, purchased by Argyle in 1996, is oriented to maximize the sun's light and heat.

Lone Star Vineyard, Eola Hills

Stoller Vineyard is also a source for grapes for Argyle. Old-timers claim this low elevation site in the Dundee Hills harvested the first crop of clover for Dundee Hill Farms. Its long history as a farm (they even raised turkeys here once) bodes well for the site's grape growing potential. Eighty acres big (with room to expand) Stoller offers southern exposure and a great view of the Eola Hills and Argyle's Lone Star Vineyard. The red-colored Jory soils here have grown some of Oregon's finest Pinots. Owned by Bill and Kathy Stoller, the vineyard is managed by Argyle's crack team of viticulturists.

Stoller Vineyard, Dundee Hills

Wine Spectator gives 90 points and says: "Subtle style has a burst of aromatics-grapefruit, apple, baked bread and sweet spices-becoming gentler in the mouth, finishing with a bright level of acidity.
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The aromas of this Rose are a complex mixture of strawberry, plum, with a hint of Christmas cake spice. The flavor is a juicy red fruit strawberry, cherry, silky texture. The finish is lively and fres
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From the winery: "Aromas of fresh ripe apples and Asian pears, limes and melons, with overtones of vanilla bean and toasted hazelnuts. The mouth-filling flavors deliver lime, citrus blossoms, and ripe
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From the winery: "The intensity of this wine is amazing. True Riesling fanatics will want to enjoy this wine for many years to come. Look for classic lime-blossom and fresh fruit salad aromas, laced w
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From the winery: "The color is a rich, youthful yellow. After ten years of waiting, the aromas are ready to punch out of the glass with a rich potpourri of wild ginger root, Gala apple, and a splash o
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From the winery: "This is a deeply complex Pinot Noir based sparkling wine. The fruit aromas are plum and apple with a cr?me brul?e and toasted wheat bread bouquet from bottle ageing on yeast. The fla
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Wine Spectator rating 92 points: "Smooth and round, beautifully polished, plush and generous with its spicy, floral nuances to the dark berry, cherry and tar flavors, sailing through the long finish.
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From the winery: "Look for the ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit, rose petal with a hint of Daphne and lilac blossom wrapped into chocolate-vanilla spice. The flavor is rich and succulent from sta
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