2020 Argyle Brut Blanc de Blancs, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Willamette Valley, this Brut Blanc de Blancs reflects Argyle’s dedication to sparkling wine excellence. Sourced primarily from high-elevation vineyards, where cool temperatures preserve acidity and aromatic purity, the wine is produced using the traditional method (méthode champenoise). The 2020 vintage underwent extended aging on lees, enhancing its creamy texture and imparting complex autolytic notes of almond skin and pastry.

The nose opens with lemon blossom, pear skin, and wet stone, while the palate delivers a linear, tension-driven experience with mouthwatering citrus and green fruits. The wine’s aging contributes hints of baked bread and a fine bead, with a racy finish that elevates any dish.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Argyle Winery, established in 1987 in Dundee, Oregon, has long been a pioneer in American sparkling wine. Known for its commitment to cool-climate varietals and terroir-driven winemaking, Argyle produces wines from some of Oregon’s most esteemed vineyards, including their own estate holdings in the Eola-Amity Hills and Dundee Hills.

The winery’s farming is rooted in sustainable viticulture, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and site expression. Argyle’s winemaking philosophy champions minimal intervention and meticulous craftsmanship, especially in their traditional method sparkling wines, which have helped define the category in the Pacific Northwest. Argyle remains one of the rare American wineries with a decades-long library of vintage-dated sparkling releases.