Bryan Schweitzer of Daniel's Broiler Bellevue won a trip to the Willamette Valley, courtesy of the Odom Corporation, accompanied by two Odom reps. "First we stopped at Sokol Blosser, pioneers of organic farming and wine-making in Oregon," reports Bryan, "then off to Archery Summit, home in my opinion to some of the most structured and age-able Pinot Noirs in Oregon."
The last stop on the tour was Argyle, one of the country's most reputable sparkling wine producers, who have also recently been producing outstanding Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Bryan, a certified sommelier, says he learned "how complicated and multidimensional sparkling wine production can be."
Argyle was founded in 1987 by the Australian vintner Brian Croser. Part of the facilities (called the Nuthouse) were once used to dry hazelnuts. After a day of wining and dining, that's where Bryan and his tour spent the night.
To learn more about Bryan Schweitzer, check out his wine blog:
http://www.ambassadorofwine.com/winetauwk/
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