The 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir is a perfect representation of powerful structure of Eola-Amity Hills and balanced delicacy of Dundee Hills fruit. Influenced by the terroir of these AVA’s, this Pinot Noir fluidly transitions between ripe black cherry to blackberry and cardamon to nutmeg. Plushy, integrated tannins supported by fresh acidity are achieved by fermenting in small vessels and gentle aging. VINEYARD: Argyle farms four estate vineyards making up nearly 500 acres in the Willamette Valley, with the majority in the Eola-Amity Hills and Dundee Hills nested AVAs. VITICULTURE: Regenerative farming encourages the symbiotic relationship between the earth and the vine in tandem with the development of habitats for native flora and fauna. Our result from sustainable and responsible practices includes healthier soils, energetic vineyards and fruit. TECHNICAL INFORMATION COMPOSITION: 100% Pinot Noir AVA: Willamette Valley ABV: 13.8% BRIX AT HARVEST: 23 TA: 5.5 g/L PH: 3.7 CLONES: Dijon clones 777, 667, 115, Pommard FERMENTATION: Fruit was destemmed (40% Whole Cluster) and cold soaked for nearly 7 days; fermentation in 1.5ton bins took place for 14-20 days until fruit was gently pressed and racked to barrel. AGING: 10 months in 225L French barriques with 25% being new French oak COOPERAGE: Tight grain, medium toast barrels from a variety of coopers CASES: 7,500 CERTIFICATIONS: LIVE Certified Sustainable Wine, Salmon Safe