Argyle, Brut Rosé, Artisan Series, Willamette Valley 2021

Argyle has been a pioneer in Willamette Valley sparkling wine since 1987. My love for this winewas cemented when it was the less expensive 2nd bottle following a famous bubbly rosé from Champagne & we all liked it much more! They are the only winery in the world to hit Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for sparkling, & still wines from Chardonnay, & Pinot Noir.

Style: dry, rosé, sparkling | Grapes: 55% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier | Region: Willamette Valley, OR | Vineyards: Dundee Hills & Eola Amity Hills | Pinot Noir & Chardonnay co-macerated for 48 hours with Meunier added at the end | 1st Fermentation: in neutral oak | 2nd Fermentation: in bottle | Aging: 6 months sur lie in bottle | Residual Sugar: Brut: 0-12 g/l | Pairs with: duck pate, mushroom quiche, & more | Alc: 12.5% | Retail: $34