2017 Argyle Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $27, screw cap. Made from 100% estate grapes, with 50% of the fruit from Lone Star Vineyard and 50% from Knudsen Vineyard and Spirit Hill Vineyard. Harvest Brix 23.0º. Fermented in 1.5-ton lots with hand punch downs. · Light ruby red color in the glass. Aromas of red cherry, red cranberry and baking spices. Light to mid weight in extraction and red fruited in character, with a modest oak underbelly. Easy drinking, with silky tannins and a slightly astringent finish. Score: 88. Reviewed July 8, 2019

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