Argyle 2021 Chardonnay

Argyle was established 35 years ago with a mission to make Oregon sparkling wines. Mission accomplished – Oregon now has dozens of wineries making Champagne-style bubbly. Argyle next expanded into a full range of still wines, focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Over the years I’ve found that the Chardonnays are always surefire delicious, and often fine values. Among several different offerings, this is the most affordable. Barrel fermented grapes from three of the winery’s four vineyards go into this lightly toasty, smoothly accessible and energetic wine. It’s sealed with a screwcap for freshness, and has a spicy lift to the core fruit flavors of apple, Asian pear and green melon. There’s good persistence and focus through the finish. This drinks well now and can be cellared for up to a decade.

2000 cases; 13%; $25 (Willamette Valley) 91/100

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