Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 2021

Description

The elegant mix of two estate vineyards brings forth a sleekness with tension. Raspberry, cacao and violets unfold on the palate, complemented by polished tannin. FOOD PAIRINGS Cheese Plate – Camembert, gruyere, or swiss. Plus, marcona almonds. Main courses – Salmon, turkey, pork, ham, roasted goose Sides – Maple and Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Vinous 92

The 2021 Pinot Noir Nuthouse is exotic in the glass, with cascading florals and foreign spices complicating dried strawberries. This soothes with its juicy textures and ripe red and blue fruits as a core of juicy acidity adds a lovely inner freshness, and sweet herbs amass toward the close. Chalky minerals linger as the mouth waters for more and gentle grippy tannins add youthful poise. Very nice. 20% whole clusters and 25% new French oak.

Decanter 92

Classic notes from the Eola-Amity Hills with loads of depth and texture. Aromatics of turned earth, Christmas spice and ripe black fruit. The palate emphasises the wine's savoury character with notes of soy, and dried thyme, transitioning to blackberries and Mission figs, amply textured with fine tannins and a mineral finish.