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Ken Wright Cellars

Owner(s) Ken Wright
Web site www.kenwrightcellars.com
 
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Ken Wright is a long-time and much-respected winemaker in the Willamette Valley working out of his winery in Carlton to craft twelve single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from several appellations. There is also a small amount of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc produced. The wines have widespread retail distribution. The winery is not open to the public. 800-571-6825.

Reviewed Wines

2006 Ken Wright Cellars Abbott Claim Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., $50. This vineyard is on a ridge line on the east side of the Yamhill-Carlton district and is owned by Ken and Karen Wright. Mark Gould manages the vineyard. The label on Ken Wright wines pays homage to field workers depicting the practice of pruning. · Darker fruit aromas are dominated by toasted oak and dried herbs. Both red and black earth-dusted fruits are teasing now but the wine is brooding and reticent. Beautifully balanced with moderate tannins that need softening. Great stuffing here, but this wine needs a couple of years to flesh out. Reviewed September 15, 2008 ARTICLE »

2005 Ken Wright Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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2005 Ken Wright Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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