Argot, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Mountain, California, 2021

 Overview of the Wine
'Argot' refers to a shared language, borne from, and reinforcing the intimacy associated with tight-knit groups, whom are brought together by their common interests and shared histories:

"Each significant relationship in life gives rise to an 'argot' among the members who define it. The deeper the bond, and longer its history, this argot’s vocabulary becomes more personal, allowing it to strengthen and enhance the dynamic. When opening a bottle of wine, so too is opened the flow of conversation and ability to connect. Throughout human history wine has been used for worship, celebration, mourning and, more simply, sharing life. The wine brand Argot honors the beautiful symmetry and complementary nature that wine and communication hold. Round up a friend, pull a cork, splash a glass, and enjoy."

Argot was created by winemaker Justin Harmon in 2007. Justin fell in love with wine as a consumer, and his education in chemical engineering drew him into the winemaking process. He began experimenting in his parent's Chicago basement, using a kit and then flash-frozen grapes brought in by rail car from Napa, then moved to California for his first harvest work in 2005. After harvest internships in 2006 & 2007, Justin bought his first ton of grapes & began the Argot project.

Argot is dedicated to crafting small lots from Sonoma County at the highest quality level. Annual production is small at 2,500 9-liter cases.

Sustainably farmed. Sourced from both high-elevation and valley floor vineyards, located in the cool climate AVAs of Sonoma Mountain, Bennett Valley and Petaluma Gap.

Grape / Blend
100% Pinot Noir

Origin
Sonoma County, California

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Pinot Noir grapes thrive in Sonoma Mountain’s hillside vineyards, producing a wine with sweet, enveloping tannins; plush and rich red and black fruits; complemented by savory complexities that unspool deep through an extended finish.

94 Points - The Wine Independant
Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2021 Pinot Noir strolls confidently out of the glass with up-front notes of black cherry compote, wild blueberries, and underbrush, plus wafts of violets, graphite, and Sichuan pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with juicy red and black fruits, supported by a lively backbone and plush tannins, finishing with a real skip in its step.

Product size: 750ml