Argyle Winery 2012 Artisan Series Brut Rosé, Willamette Valley, $50
Nate Klostermann in Dundee blends fruit from Knudsen Vineyard, at one point the largest planting in the Oregon wine industry, with 130-acre Spirit Hill in the Eola-Amity Hills – the biggest estate site for Argyle – for this splendid pink sparkling wine that gives no hint of its age. It’s a classic blend of Pinot Noir (75%), Pinot Meunier (15%) and Chardonnay, picked in late September at 19.5 Brix, and given just enough skin contact to create a light peach color. Aromas of dried strawberry, juicy cherry, watermelon and fresh-baked bread lead to bone-dry and bright bubbles. Red currant, cherry and rhubarb flavors are carried a long way by sweet herbs and dried strawberry. The food applications are virtually endless.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 2,025 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
Caroline C says
Isn’t Rose Day the second weekend in June every year? When did it become August 14th?
http://winefolly.com/update/national-wine-day/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/garywalther/2016/06/03/national-rose-day-is-upon-us-five-classic-roses-to-buy-for-june-11/#155219845f3f
http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-rose-day-second-saturday-in-june/
Andy Perdue says
Caroline,
Apparently, rosé is so important that it has a national day and an international day.
http://www.winegeeks.com/articles/52
Rose day Images says
Awesome :)