NORTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Ken Wright
Hailed as the Master of Oregon Pinot Noir,
Ken Wright and his gorgeous
wines are back!
Château Valcombe
‘Epicure’
‘Epicure’, Ventoux, 2016
60% Grenache/25% Carignan/15% Syrah
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Tasting Notes
Purity of fruit, unadulterated by heavy oak. Intense red, black and blue fruit, olive brine, black pepper and savoury herbs.
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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What to expect
Willamette Valley AVA Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Floral notes of magnolia, rose, and candied red fruits play with gentle touches of cinnamon and clove on the nose. Flavors of generous red cherry, raspberry, and plum swirl with subtle notes of vanilla cream.
AVA Series Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon, 2021
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Layers of tart cherry, raspberry and rhubarb mingle with hints of strawberry blossom and cedar. Lively on the palate with gentle velvet tannins.
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AVA Series Eola-Amity Pinot Noir
Eola-Amity AVA, Oregon, 2021
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Dark notes of juicy blackberry, ripe plum and blueberry. Generous and lingering on the finish with notes of orange peel and hibiscus.
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SavoyaVineyard
Pinot Noir
Savoya Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused—Fruits
of black plum, Bing cherry and cranberry
are met with captivating notes of cola,
lavendar, sassafras and black tea for
a densely structured and complex finish.
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Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Shea Vineyard,
Eola-Amity AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused—Bursting
with black cherry and bramble berries,
the palate is juicy and lithe with savory
hints of cola, rose petal and milk chocolate.
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Latchkey Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Latchkey Vineyard, Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Red fruit focused—A core of blueberry,
strawberry and black plum are lush on
the palate. Notes of white flowers,
honeycomb and cedar mingle in a
supple, complex finish.
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McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir
McCrone Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused—Brooding
red and black bramble fruits shine in a
bouquet of warming spices, rose petal
and umami complexity. Lush and full
bodied on the palate with lively texture.
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Freedom Hill Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Freedom Hill Vineyard, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused— Complex layers of passionfruit, cherry and raspberry are surrounded by honeysuckle and woody notes of cedar and sandalwood.
Bryce Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bryce Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused—Blackberry, cherry cola and dried strawberry are rounded by hints of vanilla bean, wet stone and gardenia. Baking spices and refined tannins linger on the finish.
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Canary Hill Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Canary Hill Vineyard, Eola-Amity AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Blue and black fruit focused— Juicy blackberry,
boysenberry and plum are wrapped with enticing organic notes of fresh turned earth, bramble, and orange rind.
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Carter Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Carter Vineyard, Eola-Amity AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Blue and black fruit focused—Black cherry, currant
and ripe blueberry are met with hints of maple, toasted vanilla, and jasmine.
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Hirschy Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Hirschy Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused— Layers of
boysenberry, blueberry and chocolate-covered cherry melt with cinnamon, clove, cedar and orange zest.
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Bonnie Jean Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Bonnie-Jean Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon, 2022
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Savory, floral and spice focused— Brooding red and black fruits of strawberry, cranberry, and fresh fig with notes with sandalwood, soft leather and fresh turned earth.
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Auric
Pinot Noir
Auric, Oregon, 2018
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Floral and spice focused. Juicy and plush with dried blueberry, black cherry, marionberry and hints of warm spices- nutmeg & cardamom.
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