Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir McCrone Vineyard 2019
TASTING NOTES: Floral & Spice Focused. Rich dark color. Black
cherry, rasberry, mushroom, and dried rose petal on the nose. Cherry cola and tea leaves are open and graceful on a soft and supple palate.
VINTAGE: “2019 is a defining vintage. Though we had several weather systems come in early September, we now have incredibly beautiful wine in our house. Patience was key as true ripeness only happens with mother nature’s blessing. Our 24 sorters removed everything harmful. Yes, we lost a significant volume of fruit but with the effort of our sorting line we were able to “PERFECT” the fruit we received. In this competitive world quality is requisite.
Our 2019 wine is ridiculously dark in color and concentrated in flavor and aroma. The wine shows great purity. This is a great vintage for us that reminds me of 1991. That vintage, without question, was the best of the 90’s. Great balance, perfume and longevity. 2019 will be one of Oregon’s
signature vintages.”- Ken Wright
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton |
| Winery | Ken Wright Cellars |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% Pinot Noir |
TASTING NOTES: Floral & Spice Focused. Rich dark color. Black
cherry, rasberry, mushroom, and dried rose petal on the nose. Cherry cola and tea leaves are open and graceful on a soft and supple palate.
VINTAGE: “2019 is a defining vintage. Though we had several weather systems come in early September, we now have incredibly beautiful wine in our house. Patience was key as true ripeness only happens with mother nature’s blessing. Our 24 sorters removed everything harmful. Yes, we lost a significant volume of fruit but with the effort of our sorting line we were able to “PERFECT” the fruit we received. In this competitive world quality is requisite.
Our 2019 wine is ridiculously dark in color and concentrated in flavor and aroma. The wine shows great purity. This is a great vintage for us that reminds me of 1991. That vintage, without question, was the best of the 90’s. Great balance, perfume and longevity. 2019 will be one of Oregon’s
signature vintages.”- Ken Wright
| Country | America |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton |
| Winery | Ken Wright Cellars |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Closure | Synthetic Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 12.4% |
| Product Code | 2076319 |
| UPC | 6-41919-00083-7 |
| Wine Datasheet (PDF) | PDF Datasheet |
Winery Description
Located in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to single vineyard Pinot Noir that showcase the terroir of some of the Willamette Valley's top vineyards. Assiduous attention is paid to optimal site selection and vineyard health. Source is everything. When you work with great sites, great things can happen. These great things cannot happen without a commitment by the Vineyard owner to the health of the vineyard and extremely low crop levels that ensure intensity of aroma, flavor and texture. Certain things in this world are better left alone. Minimal handling of the wine is essential to preserve what it is, a gift of nature. This winemaking philosophy defines Ken Wright Cellars. Ken Wright is very active in local charities and was instrumental in organizing the six new American Viticultural Areas that define the Northern Willamette Valley. Ken wrote the proposition for the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and served as the association's first President.