United States · Oregon
Argyle
Argyle Winery is one of Oregon's foundational sparkling wine producers, established in 1987 in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley through a partnership between Australian winemaker Rollin Soles and Napa investor Cal Knudsen. The winery pioneered extended-tirage méthode traditionnelle Champagne-style production in Oregon, earning a reputation for wines of genuine complexity and longevity. Its sparkling portfolio—Vintage Brut (averaging $31 across 19 lots with a 1996 vintage apex), Extended Tirage Brut ($84 across 15 lots, most traded in 2011), and Brut Rosé ($55 across 11 lots)—represents some of the most consistent value in domestic sparkling wine auction markets. The still Pinot Noir program is anchored by the Reserve ($58 across 32 lots, 2010 the top vintage) and the iconic Spirithouse Pinot Noir ($50 across 14 lots from the 2000 vintage). Across 178 total lots with an average of $56 and a price ceiling of $185, Argyle's auction profile reflects broad accessibility rather than trophy-level speculation. The 2010 vintage emerges as the estate's strongest overall auction performer. Argyle holds certified sustainable vineyard status across over 200 acres in the Willamette Valley, with particular emphasis on own-rooted vine blocks in the Dundee Hills.
Auction Lots
144
Avg Price / Bottle
$48
Top Vintage
2010
Price Range
$1 – $185
In the Glass
Argyle's sparkling wines combine bright Willamette Valley acidity with extended lees autolysis character—brioche, toasted hazelnut, and citrus cream—while retaining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay's native freshness. The Extended Tirage adds pronounced creamy texture and complexity. Still Pinot Noir expressions show classic Willamette restraint: red cherry, dried cranberry, forest floor, and silky, fine-grained tannin.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinot Noir Reserve | Red | $51 | 39 | 2010 |
| Vintage Brut | White | $30 | 22 | 1998 |
| Nuthouse Pinot Noir | Red | $48 | 20 | 2000 |
| Extended Tirage Brut | White | $76 | 18 | 2011 |
| Spirithouse Pinot Noir | Red | $51 | 14 | 2000 |
| Brut Rose | Rose | $55 | 11 | 2016 |
| Pinot Noir | Red | $49 | 9 | 2002 |
| Spirit Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir | Red | $21 | 6 | 2013 |
| Nuthouse Chardonnay | White | $17 | 5 | 2014 |
Top Auction Houses
spectrum
493 lots
klwines
29 lots
brentwood
1 lots
Argyle is based in the Oregon wine region.
Explore Oregon auction data →Find Live Argyle Auctions
Search active lots from Sotheby's, Christie's, Acker and 6 more houses.
Search Argyle wines →