2006 Argyle Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Noir

Oregon is situated in the north west of the USA and is characterised by white-peaked mountains, deep river canyons and endless amounts of green alongside high-desert prairies and volcanic rock formations. Every thing about this 40 year old gravel region, sings Pinot Noir, Gris and Blanc. Argyle is listed in wine spectator every year and for good reason.

This wine is one in a series of Pinot's produced by the Argyle winery. The 2006 Pinot Noir is lighter in style with a spiced cherry set of aromas. In the mouth its all about layers of complexity laden with raspberries and bitter chocolate and mild acids alongside good balance and length.

Cellaring; 3 - 4 years

Food Match;Confit of Ocean Trout with a Ginger Jus, Lentil Soup with Caramelised Onion or Chocolate Waffles with Strawberries.

Armadale Cellars Price $37.75 case rate or $39.95 per bottle.