Thanksgiving wine #1: 2007 Argyle PINOT NOIR (Willamette Valley, Oregon)


An incredibly fragrant Pinot Noir, but lacking just a bit of concentration on the palate.


Shockingly light ruby color. Very fragrant nose of sappy, earthy cherries, pomegranate, and smoky peat. Low-toned attack in the mouth, with dark, macerated cherries and scorched earthy, iodiney minerals. A bit thinner in the mid-palate than the extraordinary nose would lead one to believe. Fairly long, resiny, minerally finish. 90 for the nose, 87 for the palate. Was $29 at Whole Foods on Bellaire.

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