Argyle Pinot Noir Nuthouse 2017

The 2017 growing season began with a relatively cool and wet spring in comparison to 2014-2016, leading to more normal timing of bud break at the end of April. May was fairly cool with a few blips of heat which lead to a moderately later bloom in mid to late June, depending on elevation. Both cluster size and quantity was larger than 2016 so heavy crop-thinning was in order to produce balanced wines. August was very warm but turned cool in September, which allowed the fruit to hang and gain aromatic complexity.

Here is a fruity mix of light red berries, accented with lemon and pineapple acidity. Forward and fresh, it carries a light thread of graphite into the finish.