2022 Argyle - Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Nuthouse (750ml)

From Argyle Winery in Dundee, Oregon, the 2022 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Nuthouse brings the cool-climate elegance of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA to the fore. Crafted primarily from Lone Star Vineyard with a delicate accent from Spirit Hill Vineyard, this bottling showcases a silky texture and vibrant profile that reflects a year favored for its clarity and depth.

Winemaking and vintage highlights

The wine is shaped by careful vinification techniques: cold soaking and fermenting in small, 1.5-ton fermenters to foster a seamless, velvety feel; 10% whole-cluster inclusion to add freshness, complexity, and length. The 2022 vintage was aged for 14 months in French oak, integrating oak toast with fruit and spice to create a balanced, mature expression. Sourced from a slightly cooler year, the wine presents a mineral-driven backbone with dusty soils that support a network of flavors.

Tasting notes

• Aromas: light raspberry, cranberry, and lingonberry mingle with delicate strawberry, wildflower, and herbal notes.
• Palate: dusty soils and mineral influences blend with suggestions of tobacco leaf and dense red fruit; fresh and vibrant with notable depth.
• Flavor hints: bright cherry and a touch of cinnamon harmonize with the oak, while earthiness and spring herbs weave throughout.
• Structure: bright acidity keeps the wine highly food-friendly, and the tannins provide enough framework to reward short- to mid-term cellaring.

Food pairings

This Pinot Noir is a versatile, elegant companion to roast chicken and duck, as well as mushroom-forward dishes that allow the wine’s structure and mineral tones to shine. It is crafted to be enjoyed now or with a few years of careful cellaring to develop additional complexity.