Argyle Winery Introduces Ojo Brilloso Wines to Promote Diversity, Health and Education in The Workplace
Oregon’s Argyle Winery is excited to announce the release of its new 2021 vintage Ojo Brilloso collection, which features a trio of limited-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the Spirit Hill, Lone Star and Knudsen vineyards. Approached as a collaboration between Argyle’s vineyard supervisors and winemaker Nate Klostermann, the Ojo Brilloso program was established to honor the experience, wisdom and skill of Argyle’s vineyard team. Each supervisor selected a small, prized block of Pinot Noir in their vineyard that they personally stewarded throughout the exceptional 2021 growing season to create a wine that embodies their connection to the site and the influence they have in shaping Argyle’s wines. Available at argylewinery.com in an attractive three-bottle set for $150, charitable contributions from the sale of the Ojo Brilloso Collection support three important non-profits in the wine community: ¡Salud! A project of OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center, the Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad (AHIVOY) and The Roots Fund.
From Vineyard to Vintner
A new program aims to help people learn about the wine industry from the vineyard to the tasting room. Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad (AHIVOY) was founded last year by Latinx wine industry professionals. In English, ahivoy means “there I go.” The first group of 11 students started classes on Jan. 15. Classes met on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and students learned different aspects of the industry, including vineyard management, wine making and sales.