2008 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut Willamette Valley Sparkling Wine

12.5% alc.,1300 cases, $80. Harvest Brix 19.6º. 63% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay. Bottle fermented. Aged on the lees for 10 years before disgorgement (disgorged July 2018) in 25% neutral barrel and 75% stainless steel. 25% MLF. Dosage 4 g/L. · Light white peach color in the glass. The nose is more savory and less fruity than the 2015 vintage offering aromas of roasted nuts, warm brioche, and yellow plum. Complex on the palate, with flavors of citrus, green apple gripping and saturating the palate. Plenty of energy, crispness and minerality, literally taking the breath away on the extended finish. Score: 95. Reviewed July 8, 2019

Winery: Argyle Winery
From article: Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir