Argyle is one of those great Pacific Northwest wineries that proudly supports wonderful causes. Ojo Brilloso or ‘shiny eye’ is named after those who manage the Argyle Vineyards. Each wine is selected by the vineyard manager from three of Oregon’s premier vineyards: The Knudsen, Lone Star and Spirit Hill Vineyards. Each wine utilizes different clonal selection of Pinot Noir.
These are limited production wines from the 2019 vintage that are each seriously good and made by the talented Nate Klostermann. Proceeds from these wines go towards three remarkable charities working towards equality, opportunity, and diversity within the wine industry: AHIVOY, The Roots Fund, and ¡Salud!. Learn more at https://shop.argylewinery.com/product/2019-Ojo-Brilloso-Set and here are my reviews of the three 2019 ‘Oyo Brilloso’ wines.
2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Lone Star Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The marvelous 2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Lone Star Vineyard’ Pinot Noir is a deeply concentrated effort from this cooler vintage. Sourced from a parcel of Dijon clonal selection 667, this unveils beautiful strawberry and guava notes alongside freshly tilled soils and salty undercurrents on the palate.The generous length and texture add to the enjoyment, as this will live on for another fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Knudsen Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The bright 2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Knudsen Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was chosen by vineyard supervisor Jose Sanchez, as the wine was crafted from Pommard clone grapes planted back in 2008. Tart red fruits greet you, with salted citrus zest, peat moss and suggestions of Asian spices that all marvelously come together. Delicious now, this will continue to satisfy over the next fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037- 93
2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Spirit Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The really good 2019 Argyle ‘Ojo Brilloso Spirit Hill Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was sourced from a block of Pommard clonal selection Pinot Noir and selected by vineyard supervisor Francisco Ponce. The nose is bright and wonderfully perfumed with red rose petals, wild strawberry and Bing cherry tones with damp earthy accents. The palate is soft and round, showing very pretty guava, red cherry and red raspberry flavors alongside a killer veil of tension. This surely will show well over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2022-2037- 93