Over 40 years of wine making has taught Ken a simple truth: source is everything.

Located, in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to producing wine that showcases the inherent quality of world class vineyard sites. With a clarity and breadth that is unequaled, Pinot Noir is the ultimate vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown.

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Their approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. They use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both the soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, they ensure that the inherent character in the fruit is revealed in the finished wine.

Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.

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Ken Wright Cellars produces three tiers of Pinot Noir - all stamped with the ‘Oregon Promise’ and all serving as an educational experience about the importance that geology and farming play in the Willamette Valley.

The first tier, Willamette Valley Pinot, is an introduction to the diverse qualities of the region, a blend of gorgeous grapes from the single vineyards. 

The second tier or AVA Series are the Yin and the Yang of the area driven by the geology of the sites - either volcanic or marine. 

The third tier, 13 single vineyards of KWC, are the ultimate expression of Pinot in this area and the ultimate connection of people to place. 

From Shea to Carter to Canary to Bonny Jean, each wine tells their own story of the highest quality, all beautifully different and equally priced.

 

A pioneer, an inspiration and an advocate of recognizing world class wines in Oregon,

Ken Wright’s reputation as the Master of Pinot Noir in Oregon is undisputed.

Terribly missed and long overdue, we welcome back Ken Wright Cellars with open arms and are very proud to bring them home to you.

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