What the critics think
Bronze Winner
Decanter World Wine Awards
Nominee
Wine of the Year 2023
What the critics think
Bronze Winner
Decanter World Wine Awards
Nominee
Wine of the Year 2023
About the wine
Single-vineyard stunner from a Willamette Valley legend
- This is elegant and silky Oregon Pinot Noir at its finest, with a bounty of red and dark berry flavors that leap from the glass.
- Ken harvested this Pinot from Vanjohn Vineyard, an eastern-facing hillside vineyard that gets a smidge of morning light – just enough for the grapes to ripen slowly to perfection. It’s some of the top Pinot in the Eola-Amity Hills – and Ken couldn’t make it without your support.
- “Truly great wine happens with world-class sites and the hand of the winemaker unseen,” says Ken. This is your chance to taste greatness from the winemaker that put Oregon Pinot on the map.
Best before
To enjoy the wine during its youthful, primary fruit-driven profile, I recommend 1-3 years of aging. For the development of secondary aromatics, I recommend 3-8 years and more.
Serving advice
If opened in the first few years, decanting helps the wine develop quickly. If opened with several years of cellaring, simply allow a few minutes of being opened before enjoying.
Food match
Perfect with seared salmon, especially Chinook.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley)
Pinot noir
Smooth Red
13.0% ABV
750ml
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Ken Wright
Ken’s name is synonymous with Willamette Valley. As one of its pioneers, he was pivotal in the region’s growth and evolution. He helped put Oregon Pinot Noir on the map. Literally.
Ken launched his career in California, but Oregon won his heart before the rest of the world knew of its greatness. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate designated his – and only his – Oregon winery as ‘Outstanding.’ He is the only Oregon winemaker to grace the cover of Wine Spectator. And now, a true legend of Oregon wine is moving to a new digital era – with you.
With Angel support, Ken can educate and communicate directly with you, delivering the pleasure of world-class Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to your doorstep.
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