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9.3

Argyle Winery Extended Tirage Brut Rosé 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Pretty color of peach with a golden hue.

Fruity nose of strawberries, peaches, limes, light grapefruits, light yeast, seaweed, white pepper, crushed oyster shells and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Very dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, lemons, green and red apples, sea salt, minerals, light yeast and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and spices.

This is a gorgeous Sparkling Rosé from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Showing a beautiful nose once it opened up. Complex and entertaining.

This 13 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Showing good structure and balance.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly, so be patient. Drinking it with the winemaker made the whole experience even better.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 75% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. Aged on its lees for 10 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 3 days ago

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9.4

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Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Doesn't show much age.

Beautiful nose with red and black fruits, chocolates, tobacco leaf, vegetables, forest floor, black tea, earth, coffee, herbs, spices, black pepper and wildflowers.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, cherries, black plums, currants, oak, light chocolates, coffee, mushrooms, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous 24 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Saint Julien. Rich and elegant. Spicy and very complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that is so much fun to drink by itself.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$150. — a month ago

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9.4

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Deep gold in color.

Beautiful nose of diesel, lemons, yellow apples, spices, honeysuckle and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Off dry on the palate with apples, limes, light tropical fruits, minerals, light peaches and spices.

Long finish with lemons and light herbs.

This 13 year old Riesling from Yakima Valley is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced, elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining.

Still feels fresh and lively, with enough fruits to balance the acidity. Fruit forward, interesting and delicious.

This gorgeous Riesling will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

At this point, less than 15 bottles are left at the winery cellars. Very cool to try these kind of wines.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

94 points. — 2 months ago

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9.2

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Pretty color of light salmon.

Nose of strawberries, light raspberries, limes, green apples, light yeast, minerals and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, tart cherries, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, yeast, sea salt, light brioche and minerals.

This 17 year old Rosé Champagne is always delicious. Rich and plentiful. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

Easy drinking, complex and interesting. Crisp and refreshing.

Wine Spectator 97 points.

Needs 30 minutes of airtime to open up properly. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450. — 10 days ago

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9.2

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Pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a light brick rim.

Pretty nose of red fruits with wild flowers and light forest floor notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, cooked plums, light oak, mushrooms, spices, chocolates, earth and herbs.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Burgundy in style, and I really enjoyed smelling it for a long while.

This 19 year old Pinot Noir is still drinking beautifully. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Spectator 92 points. Wine Advocate 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of Pinot Noir grapes from all of the Single Vineyards of the estate. Aged in 100% New French oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — 24 days ago

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9.4

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not showing much age.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, earth, chocolates, vanilla, rhubarb and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and soft, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, toast, cedar, light vanilla, mediterranean spices, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 60 minutes of airtime.

Robert Parker 91 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

This 23 year old is drinking beautifully now and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food like lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new American oak barrels for 14 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$225. — 2 months ago

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9.3

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Dense dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, dark coffee, vegetables, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black currants, black plums, tobacco leaf, cedar, light earth, spices, dark coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, peppercorn and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 15 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2010 vintage in Bordeaux. Rich and extracted. Complex and engaging. Powerful and spicy.

Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel. Fruit forward and interesting.

Drinking very nicely now and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food, like a big piece of steak.

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 21 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$120. — 17 days ago

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9.3

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Deep purple in color with a short, cloudy purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, dried figs, raisins, ginger, oak, eucalyptus, spices, green beans and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, chocolates, herbs, spices and coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 16 year old Grenache from California feels like it peaked a few years ago, but still drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich.

The Syrah notes are very dominant, especially right out of the bottle.

Complex and interesting, with a beautiful nose. Extracted and fruit forward.

Robert Parker 96 points.

Needed 2 hours to open up, and delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 84% Grenache, 11% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre.

15.6% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$330. — a month ago

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9.2

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Pretty Golden in color.

Nose of apples, light yeast, peaches, minerals, spices and light herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and soft bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, earth, minerals, yeast, light brioche and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and sea salt.

This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Oregon. Rich and fruit forward. Easy drinking and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Feels like Champagne, which is nice to see out of Oregon.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Robert Parker 96 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

A good quality wine. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees for 10 years. Disgorged in 2021.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 months ago

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9.2

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim, and medium plus intensity.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and nice complexity.

Dry on the palate with elegance and power.

Showing black cherries, sweet raspberries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light vegetables, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 16 year old Barolo is drinking wonderfully now. Elegant and rich, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Needed 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Looks so gentle but is very powerful, with refined tannic structure.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged for 2 years in Slovenian oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — 2 months ago