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Kori Wines
| Owner(s) | Kori Violini, Kirk Williams |
| Web site | www.koriwines.com |
| Link to this site |
A partnership between Santa Lucia Highlands' grower Kirk Williams and his stepdaughter Kori Violini. Small amounts of Pinot Noir are produced from the KW Ranch located in the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands. The vineyard is surrounded by many well-known estates including Garys' Vineyard, Rosella's Vineyard and Sleepy Hollow Vineyard.
The KW Ranch Vineyard occupies 14 acres. Grapes have been sold to several well-known producers. Pinot Noir clones 667 and Pommard 4 and Syrah clones 877 and 470.
The well-priced, outstanding wine is sold through a mailing list.
Articles About Kori Wines
Reviewed Wines
2010 Kori KW Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 200 cases, $38. From the 14-acre terraced KW Ranch
Vineyard. The vineyard has previously supplied fruit to several famous
vintners. Clones are 667 and Pommard 4. Grower is Kirk Williams and
winemakers are Kori Violini and Sabrine Rodems.
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Moderately dark
reddish-purple color in the glass. Impressively aromatic with bright,
intense aromas of black raspberries, kirsch and dark plum sauce. Medium
weight flavors echo the nose with added accents of toasty oak and floral notes,
finishing with a flourish of black raspberry fruit. Soft and velvety on the palate,
and very comforting to drink. Admirable balance with silky tannins and wellhoned
acidity. A complete wine that brings out the best in Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. A big, but
pleasant surprise to me, as I had never previously met with this label.
Reviewed June 24, 2012
ARTICLE »
2010 Kori KW Ranch Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 200 cases, $38. From the 14-acre terraced KW Ranch Vineyard. The vineyard has previously supplied fruit to several famous vintners. Clones are 667 and Pommard 4. Grower is Kirk Williams and winemakers are Kori Violini and Sabrine Rodems. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Impressively aromatic with bright, intense aromas of black raspberries, kirsch and dark plum sauce. Medium weight flavors echo the nose with added accents of toasty oak and floral notes, finishing with a flourish of black raspberry fruit. Soft and velvety on the palate, and very comforting to drink. Admirable balance with silky tannins and wellhoned acidity. A complete wine that brings out the best in Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. A big, but pleasant surprise to me, as I had never previously met with this label. Reviewed June 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
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