Ken Wright Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton 2020

Ken Wright Wine Cellars was established in rural Oregon in 1994. Considered one of America's premier producers of Pinot Noir, Ken got his start in California before moving to the Willamette Valley in 1985. Making a name for himself at Panther Creek, he started his namesake winery in an old brick building in Carlton before moving to a new winery in 1999. He pioneered single-vineyard Pinot Noir, producing up to a dozen different wines. Although well polished, his wines can spend extended time aging in the cellar.

This Pinot Noir shows bright bursts of raspberry, pomegranate, dragon fruit and rhubarb, complemented by spicy and floral aromas of gardenia, rose petals, coffee and clove. On the palate, soft and supple tannins lead to a lingering, mouth-watering finish.