King Estate
King Estate is nestled in the bucolic Lorane Valley about 150 kilometers south of the better known Pinot Noir growing region around Dundee and Yamhill-Carlton in the northern Willamette Valley. Although farther to the south, King Estate lies closer to the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a slightly cooler climate that renders an elegant and crisp style of wine. The manor house-style winery atop the estate's central hill commands an Arcadian view of the 1,033 acre estate surrounded by pastures and ringed by forested mountains, and a first time visitor gets the sense of stepping back into a simpler time, when the rhythm of life was intimately connected with the turn of the seasons and the bounty of the earth. The certified organic vineyards are planted mainly to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris and are interspersed with fruit tree orchards, gardens of flowers, vegetables, and berries. There is even an apiary and a charcuterie. But while this manorial setting evokes a self contained community from yesteryear, this is at the same time a very modern place. State of the art winemaking equipment and techniques are employed along with the latest sustainable and organic farming practices, and a world class culinary program brings it all together beautifully in the Estate's restaurant. The pure yet sophisticated wines are natural companions to fine foods. Wine professionals agree: King Estate Pinot Gris has been the #1 on premise domestic Pinot Gris in the U.S. for the last four years running.
| Website | www.kingestate.com/ |
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| Address | 80854 Territorial Hwy, Eugene, 97405 |
| Wine Maker | Brent Stone |
| Country | America |
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley, Oregon |
From this Winery
Pale straw in color, the 2018 Acrobat Pinot Gris shines through with bright, crsip flavors. Rose petal elements on the nose highlight aromas of Asian pear and ripe cantaloupe. Following the nose are flavors of fresh pear and Fuji apple. These mingle on the mid-palate, rounding out a medium bodied mouthfeel with a refreshing, bright finish.
The nose is a delightful bouquet of honeysuckle, pear, guava, pineapple, jasmine, Meyer lemon and tangerine. The wine impresses from the start with round, juicy white fruit followed by bright acidity that carries through the mid-palate, showcasing more succulent fruit flavors of peach, pear, pineapple and lime with honey and jasmine accents. Softer acidity on the finish gives the wine a freshness that lingers.
This wine has a perfect balance of ripened fruit flavors, kissed by French oak, and a streak of acidity that cuts through the round mouthfeel. Glistening straw yellow in the glass, there is beautiful bouquet of honeysuckle, pear and lemon oil that is framed by aromas of caramel and baking spice. Fleshy fruit flavors of pear, lemon and peach skin are immediately apparent, followed by sweat oak, fresh bread and vanilla tinges. Everything comes together in perfect balance with a pleasant lingering finish. Enjoy now and through the next decade.
The 2018 vintage is a brilliant example of Pinot Noir from a consistent and warmer than average Western Oregon growing season. In the glass, there is a garnet-colored center with bright ruby edges. The nose has rich, fruit-forward aromas of bright Bing cherry and raspberries, with hints of cinnamon and baking spices. The palate echoes with ripe strawberries and dark chocolate up front, followed by earthy and spicy notes of forest Floor and clove. A lovely medium-bodied pinot noir with Fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity, expect this wine to age beautifully through the next decade.
This 2017 Pinot Noir has a deep garnet color with bright red edges. The nose is expressive with fruit forward notes of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry and black tea, framed by subtle aromas of cigar box and toasted vanilla. The flavors tend toward the red fruit spectrum, with raspberry and ripe strawberry leading the way. There are sweet oak flavors from the barrel aging along with gentle vanilla tinges. Enjoy now through 2037.
This 2018 Domaine Pinot Gris has a vivid straw color with glistening edges. There are pretty aromas like Bartlett pear, Mandarin orange and lime zest with hints of wet rock and wildflowers. Fresh fruit flavors of white peach, tangerine peel, Meyer lemon and fresh pear are structured by damp slate and quince. There is classic weight and vibrant acidity that Domaine Pinot Gris is known for, and the acidity carries to an elegant and long finish.
2015 Domaine Pinot Noir is a beautiful example from our Estate during a warmer than average Oregon vintage. In the glass, there is a dark ruby color with crimson edges. The complex nose jumps out of the glass with ripe strawberry and plum aromas, but there are enticing secondary elements of violets, clove and earthen notes. The palate has beautiful red fruit flavors like cherry and strawberry, framed by dried tobacco leaf and vanilla. This is a round Pinot Noir with soft tannins and excellent structure held together by bright acidity. Enjoy now and until at least 2035.