Tag: Rollin Soles

  • On May 1, 2023 We Honor Rollin Soles with a Glass of 2016 RMS Brut from ROCO Winery

    This month we'll celebrate the memories of many great wines created by winemaker Rollin Soles at both ROCO and Argyle Wineries in Oregon. We will raise a glass of his 2016 RMS Brut from ROCO Winery. The RMS stands for Rollin Michael Soles, and we decided to enjoy the oldest of the three vintages we have on hand. 

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    These three (RMS Brut 2016, 2017, and 2018) were part of a special offering we bought directly from the vineyard.

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    We've been following Rollin Soles and enjoying his wines for decades. He's been making wine in the Willamette Valley since 1986. Our first glass of his wine was an Argyle Sparkler on the wine list at Hamersley's Bistro. We began buying this for home service from Bauer Wine and Spirits and remember when it was available for less than $20 for a magnum.

    We recall serving magnums of Argyle at a July 4th fireworks party on our roof deck and having a guest shocked when he learned the low cost of a wine he thought to be extravagant hospitality on our part. 

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    Above are a few of the wines we have enjoyed over the years from this great winemaker. We met him at a tasting at Bauer Wine years ago and learned that one reason we love his wine is that we love the same things in a wine that he does. He loves pinot noir and great sparkling wine, and we love pinot noir and great sparkling wine.

    In an interview with Owen Bargreen, Rollin said, "I’ve been helped along and inspired by large to small producers in Champagne. Everyone has been so very generous with their time, and they’ve not been afraid to open a lot of beautiful wines that should have been enjoyed by a roomful of buyers! During my early days: Bollinger by far and continuing, Billecart Salmon, Roederer, and Dom Perignon Today: Vilmart, Pierre Peters, Geoffroy, Goutourbe, Jean Milan, Pehu Simonet and so many more."

    This list includes many of our favorite Champagnes and some we want to try. Bollinger is also at the top of that list for us. We like the same wines!

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    Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods, adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007 we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month!

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    We purchase our bottle of 2016 ROCO RMS Brut in a special package from the vineyard. To find special offers like this consider signing up for email from your favorite vineyards.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©1995-2020 Penny Cherubino, Photos of Rollin Soles courtesy of ROCO Winery.

  • Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 Is Our choice to Toast October 2018 with an Old Favorite!

    We've made Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 our choice for October in this year of favorite sparkling wines!

    We almost always have a bottle of this outstanding sparkler in our wine rack, so we pulled one out to chill and to toast one of our favorite months of the year.

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    Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007 we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month! Here's some basic info about this one.

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir — 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

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    The last time we reported to you on this particular vintage of this particular wine, we said:

    "As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!"

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    Here's to October 2018! Raise a glass of one of your favorites with us! And, while you're toasting, raise a glass to a great winemaker Rollin Soles!

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    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

  • Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 Is Our choice to Toast October 2018 with an Old Favorite!

    We've made Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 our choice for October in this year of favorite sparkling wines!

    We almost always have a bottle of this outstanding sparkler in our wine rack, so we pulled one out to chill and to toast one of our favorite months of the year.

    6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d291d312970c-800wi

    Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007 we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month! Here's some basic info about this one.

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir — 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

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    The last time we reported to you on this particular vintage of this particular wine, we said:

    "As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!"

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    Here's to October 2018! Raise a glass of one of your favorites with us! And, while you're toasting, raise a glass to a great winemaker Rollin Soles!

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    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest

    March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

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    Our Sparkling Resolution is covered in this post : Join Us as We Toast…

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

  • We Toast May 2018 with 2013 Argyle Brut Rosé and Look Forward to 2023

    We just returned from Provincetown where the ever reliable wine folks at Perry's had the 2013 Argyle Brut Rosé chilled and waiting for these two Argyle lovers to enjoy.

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    This year we're celebrating old friends and wines we already love as we choose our sparkler of the month. We are so happy we discovered Perry's curated wine selection. It's always great when your wine merchant has similar taste to your own.

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    The friends connected to this wine begin with Argyle founder Rollin Soles. He's the man with the great big smile in the photo. We corresponded with him long before we had the pleasure of meeting him. We have a great history of friendship with his wines. 

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    This wine is a stunner! We tend to be one glass of wine people these days but, with this one, we couldn't resist a second pour. 

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    The 2023 mentioned in our post title is because Argyle says,

    "Like all Argyle Sparkling wines, Argyle Brut Rosé is made to be long aging, maintaining its richness & minerality. It was cellared and aged on the yeast for 3-5 years and disgorged on demand, just prior to release. A portion of this vintage will remain on yeast 10 years to become Extended Tirage Brut Rosé in 2023."

    We've made a note on our calendars to find that wine in 2023.

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    We enjoyed one bottle in Provincetown, but stopped by Perry's to buy a second one to bring home and share with friends on May 1st!

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    Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007 we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month! Join our Sparkling Resolution!

    Related Posts:

    Our Sparkling Resolution is covered in this post : Join Us as We Toast…

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2018 Penny & Ed Cherubino, Rollin Souls photo courtesy of Argyle.

  • We Toast May 2018 with 2013 Argyle Brut Rosé and Look Forward to 2023

    We just returned from Provincetown where the ever reliable wine folks at Perry's had the 2013 Argyle Brut Rosé chilled and waiting for these two Argyle lovers to enjoy.

    P1010653

    This year we're celebrating old friends and wines we already love as we choose our sparkler of the month. We are so happy we discovered Perry's curated wine selection. It's always great when your wine merchant has similar taste to your own.

    SparklingNateRollin

    The friends connected to this wine begin with Argyle founder Rollin Soles. He's the man with the great big smile in the photo. We corresponded with him long before we had the pleasure of meeting him. We have a great history of friendship with his wines. 

    P1010662

    This wine is a stunner! We tend to be one glass of wine people these days but, with this one, we couldn't resist a second pour. 

    IMG_8853

    The 2023 mentioned in our post title is because Argyle says,

    "Like all Argyle Sparkling wines, Argyle Brut Rosé is made to be long aging, maintaining its richness & minerality. It was cellared and aged on the yeast for 3-5 years and disgorged on demand, just prior to release. A portion of this vintage will remain on yeast 10 years to become Extended Tirage Brut Rosé in 2023."

    We've made a note on our calendars to find that wine in 2023.

    P1010666

    We enjoyed one bottle in Provincetown, but stopped by Perry's to buy a second one to bring home and share with friends on May 1st!

    P1010638

    Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. Since 2007 we have raised a glass of sparkling wine to greet each new month! Join our Sparkling Resolution!

    Related Posts:

    Our Sparkling Resolution is covered in this post : Join Us as We Toast…

    A Few of Our Favorite Gifts for Wine Lovers

    Here are all the wines we've covered. Since this is a category, this post may appear at the top. Just scroll down for more.

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2018 Penny & Ed Cherubino, Rollin Souls photo courtesy of Argyle.

  • Spending Time with a Sparkling Old Friend This July – Argyle Vintage Brut

    Well look who stopped by to help us ring in July – a sparkling old friend from Oregon who goes by the name of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013!

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    While we’ve had a long, happy relationship through the years, it’s been awhile since we’ve shared each other’s company.  

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    This Pinot-forward sparkler comes from Argyle’s Grower Series and promises a rich, round peach nature helped along by “… the complexity of honey, cherry kernel and lingering anise.”

    The balance and focus of the finish is said to come from the wine’s “… dynamic acid backbone and edgy minerality.”

    Just this past April, Wine Spectator awarded the 2013 Argyle Vintage Brut 89 Points, praising it as “Crisp and precise, with apple and pomelo aromas and sleek, tangy flavors that finish with vibrancy. Drink now. T.F.”

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    Hmm … Sounds a lot like the old friend we remember. We also remember meeting Argyle's Founder Rollin Soles (in the Argyle photo above) at Bauer Wine & Spirits. (Check out: "Argyle's Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest" in Related Posts below.)

    Catching up after time apart can mean a bit of uncertainty. Maybe one or both of you have changed? We’ll let you know how it goes.

    Until then, “Here’s to July!” and our Sparkling Resolution!

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

    We purchased our bottle of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 on sale for $20 at Bauer Wine & Spirits.

    * (07.04.2017) Update: As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!

     

    Related Posts:

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest

    March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

    Oregon’s Argyle Brut to Light-Up July!

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photography: © 2017 Penny Cherubino   

     

  • Spending Time with a Sparkling Old Friend This July – Argyle Vintage Brut

    Well look who stopped by to help us ring in July – a sparkling old friend from Oregon who goes by the name of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013!

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    While we’ve had a long, happy relationship through the years, it’s been awhile since we’ve shared each other’s company.  

     IMG_0049

    This Pinot-forward sparkler comes from Argyle’s Grower Series and promises a rich, round peach nature helped along by “… the complexity of honey, cherry kernel and lingering anise.”

    The balance and focus of the finish is said to come from the wine’s “… dynamic acid backbone and edgy minerality.”

    Just this past April, Wine Spectator awarded the 2013 Argyle Vintage Brut 89 Points, praising it as “Crisp and precise, with apple and pomelo aromas and sleek, tangy flavors that finish with vibrancy. Drink now. T.F.”

    Screen Shot 2017-06-30 at Friday  June 30  20173.51.49 PM

    Hmm … Sounds a lot like the old friend we remember. We also remember meeting Argyle's Founder Rollin Soles (in the Argyle photo above) at Bauer Wine & Spirits. (Check out: "Argyle's Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest" in Related Posts below.)

    Catching up after time apart can mean a bit of uncertainty. Maybe one or both of you have changed? We’ll let you know how it goes.

    Until then, “Here’s to July!” and our Sparkling Resolution!

    The Facts:

    Vintage Brut | 2013 Willamette Valley AVA

    Bottle Fermented, Aged on the Yeast,

    60% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay, ABV: 12.5%

    We purchased our bottle of Argyle Vintage Brut 2013 on sale for $20 at Bauer Wine & Spirits.

    * (07.04.2017) Update: As spectacular as ever! Great body with nice Pinot-forward character. Shared with friends as we all raised our glasses to toast the arrival of July! Already have another bottle on-ice and ready to go!

     

    Related Posts:

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest

    March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

    Oregon’s Argyle Brut to Light-Up July!

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List
     

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List?

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino

    Photography: © 2017 Penny Cherubino   

     

  • March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

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    Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration. 

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    52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

    As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
    Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview.)

    We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"   

    Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

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    Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:

    • Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
    • “delicate, tiny bubbles”
    • “creamy yet … clean acidity”
    • Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”

    Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

    Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

    Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors  

    Our Sparkling Resolution 

    Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

    EAC_1338 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration. 

    EAC_1356 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

    As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
    Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview.)

    We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"   

    Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

    EAC_1345 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:

    • Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
    • “delicate, tiny bubbles”
    • “creamy yet … clean acidity”
    • Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”

    Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

    Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

    Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors  

    Our Sparkling Resolution 

    Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

    EAC_1338 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration. 

    EAC_1356 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

    As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
    Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview.)

    We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"   

    Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

    EAC_1345 - Version 22012-12-25-argyle-extended-triage-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:

    • Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
    • “delicate, tiny bubbles”
    • “creamy yet … clean acidity”
    • Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”

    Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

    Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

    Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors  

    Our Sparkling Resolution 

    Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.