Argyle 2004 Chardonnay – White Wine
Like the vintage, this Chardonnay is big featured, yet sensually round in style. Look for wonderful aromas of pear blossom, citrus-honey, lime with a hint of fresh rosemary sprig. The flavor is a big feature, mouthful of pear, creamed butter, and apple tart dusted with rosemary. The center is soft and supple in structure, while extra juicy all the way through the long finish. In typical Argyle style, a rocky mineral seam runs right through all the luscious pear, butter and apple.
Argyle 2004 Chardonnay – White Wine
Chehalem 2007 Reserve Pinot Gris – Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine
Chehalem 2007 Reserve Pinot Gris – Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine
This is the version of Pinot Gris we make to gain ultimate complexity and structure. Using Alsace as a standard, we seek weight and richness to make this more than a simple white. This Pinot Gris is a true reserve wine—the fruit is divided at harvest, after full ripeness is achieved, with the reserve portion going through barrel fermentation in neutral oak. With long lees contact, minor partial ML (malolactic fermentation), and a variety of yeasts, the wine is concentrated, complex, well-textured, and carries tropical fruit aromas and a tight pear flavor profile, accented with a honeyed richness.
Reflecting this great vintage for whites, bright aromas and flavors of white peaches, tart nectarines, lime zest, citrus tartness, white pepper, and mineral balance marzipan and key lime–pie richness. The wine is structurally firm from acid and barrel fermentation and, with its bone-dry palate, asserts itself with rich foods and long aging potential. More complex and richer than Pinot Gris deserves to be.
alcohol by volume: 13.9%
Bethel Heights 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir – Red Wine
Bethel Heights 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir – Red Wine
Aromas of ripe raspberry and strawberry with underlying notes of stonefruit, cedar, and rose petals. The palate is pure raspberries and Royal Anne cherries with orange zest and just a flicker of oak spice in the background. This wine is balanced by a bright and balancing core of acidity and fine grain tannins that will help this wine age gracefully over the next decade.
alcohol by volume: 13.2%
Anapamu 2006 Pinot Noir – Red Wine
Anapamu 2006 Pinot Noir – Red Wine
This wine is a ruby garnet color, with aromas of cherry and rose petals accented by citrus peel and spice typical of Central Coast Pinot Noir. On the palate, the wine is silky and elegant, with juicy cherry flavors, toasty oak notes, and a complex, lingering finish. Try with pepper-crusted seared tuna or leg of lamb roasted with spring vegetables.
Anam Cara 2008 Nicholas Estate Pinot Noir – Red Wine
Anam Cara 2008 Nicholas Estate Pinot Noir – Red Wine
Our flagship wine represents the entire vineyard with all five mature blocks of Pinot Noir included in the final blend. We farm the vineyard ourselves to exacting standards and pay continuous attention to its progress throughout the growing season. Being in tune with the rhythm of the vines allows us to respond quickly to any challenges and results in exceptional fruit in every vintage.
alcohol by volume: 14.0%
