Argyle Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

Why Buy: When I tasted this at Argyle, I bought it as my choice for their best, most affordable Pinot. When I opened that bottle with company, without preface, every one volunteered some comment about how good it was. One non-drinker had a second glass.

Price : $47

Details:

Aromas of peppery spice and cherry. Allow this to breath in the glass for a few minutes. It's cherry without being fruit forward, with anise, and a love bite of acidity and oak that really complements food. Trickling tannins. It lingers in your mouth. After breathing a few minutes it opens to faint echoes of dark, dry chocolate. Rich, textured, and lively.

Notes: The most affordable of Argyle's highly rated and delicious Pinot Noirs. Also try the Argyle Nuthouse 2006 Pinot Noir and the 2005 Argyle Spirithouse Pinot Noir if you don't mind the extra $. A recommended producer. A half-bottle also available. This bottle is good to go for aging 1-5 years.

Occasion and Pairing: Elk would be perfect with this. Knowing how hard it might be to get elk, lamb chops or brisket would be great too. Will highlight peppery dishes beautifully.

State: Oregon

Region: Willamette Valley

Food Pairing Recommendations

Black Truffled Port Reduction
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