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Argyle Brut 1997


Vintage

from Willamette Valley, Oregon

bubbly, sparkling & champagne
Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator 90 point rating
Wine & Spirits 90 point ratingWine & Spirits 90 point rating
Special Price: $23.99
Regular Price: $26.99
11% Savings!
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005
The Wine Advocate 2005 Brut 92 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2005 Brut 92 point rating
2002
Wine Spectator 2002 Brut 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2002 Brut 90 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 Brut 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 Brut 90 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 2000 Brut 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2000 Brut 90 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Brut 91 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Brut 91 point rating
1998
Wine Spectator 1998 Brut 89 point ratingWine Spectator 1998 Brut 89 point rating
1996
Wine Spectator 1996 Brut 90 point ratingWine Spectator 1996 Brut 90 point rating
1994
Wine Spectator 1994 Brut 89 point ratingWine Spectator 1994 Brut 89 point rating
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Item No. 7276
TASTING CHART
 dry or sweet   bone dry  Sweetness  dessert 
 body   light body  Body  very full body 
 acidity   soft, gentle  Acidity  very crisp 
 oak   none  Oak  heavy oak 

winemaker's notes:

This 1997 Brut delivers one of the most concentrated and complex aromas yet in our Brut! Look for fresh applesauce, lemon custard, toasted baguette, and roasted hazelnut aromas. “Let us boast about the aromas of toast and roast from this bubbly from the coast!” The flavors are a creamy apple trimmed with the firm mineral acidity expected from a cool, maritime climate. The finish flavors last a long time and move from fresh apple to a spicy toastiness.

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A Customer - Arlington
I first tried the Rose version of this sparkler about 10 years ago, on the recommendation of a friend who has never steered me wrong on wine. Pink Champagne??? Are you KIDDING ME??? But I was surprised and humbled to find this was a terrific champagnoise and I enjoyed it thoroughly, though I am not a big sparkler fan in general. Fast Forward: Bought two bottles of the brut (I believe this very vintage) more recently to celebrate the Patriots SuperBowl victory, and they tasted as good as the win itself !! I'm not a fan of sparklers, but this find from Oregon is definitely worth a try for your next special occasion.

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Argyle has been making amazingly good champenoise style sparkling wines in Oregon since 1987 and this 1997 Brut continues the trend. Because the climate in certain parts of Oregon is comparable to that of Champagne, Arglye's sparkling wines share certain characteristics with Champagne (among them good natural acidity, a crucial element), while still retaining that delightful, appley fruitiness so often found in New World sparkling wines. A little bit toasty, a touch of lemon/lime citrus, and you have a great bottle of sparkling wine from one of America's premier bubbly producers.




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