Had this at a tasting with Ken Wright and bought is ex chateau. As noted by many the 2007 vintage is better now than it ever was. This was sublime. Burgundy-esque in its color and so silky. Cherry and raspberry with some leather on the side. Excellent.
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This just never quite came together. A bit disjointed at times, while hinting at smoothness and complexity at others. The 2006 (has 1 week previously) was much better.
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Really nice wine. Aged perfectly at this point. Loads of Burgundian notes on the nose and palate mixed with some new world cola character. The mix seems just right and all components are integrated into a well structured, food friendly and very enjoyable wine.
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A Pair of Ken Wright Mags: From magnum. P&P. Lightly colored with a wide, clear rim. Spice, underbrush and high toned aromas lead to bright but gently sweet flavors of red cherry, baking spices and a bass note of black plum. The texture has some density and there is power and depth in the finish. I have to check out more 2007s if this is any indication. Drink now through 2017.
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Coravin'd from magnum and tasted over 3 days. Lightly colored with a wide clear rim. Bright and fresh nose with briary red fruit, fresh herbs and Asian spices. Gently sweet on entry with ripe red cherry, cinnamon and kola nut flavors. Lovely texture with harmonious flavors, this wine is quite complete and very enjoyable. I should check out a few other Oregon Pinots from the 2007 vintage. If this is any indication, they are coming along quite well. Now through 2017.
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Tart cherry flavors in this bottle, this one is rather disappointing. We always like Ken's wines, maybe it is just this bottle where the fruit just can't keep up with the acid. It's not bad, we gave it an 88, but it isn't wonderful and certainly doesn't leave us wishing we had more of it. Now I want to try the 2008 as a comparison.
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Initial nose of cherry in the decanter. First glass (decanted after an hour) still with cherry but a smoky taste and hints of earth and mushroom. Next glass after another 45 min, totally different with the mushroom earthiness and stewed cherries coming thru.
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I continue to be impressed with Ken Wright's wines. The pinots he makes rival burgundy's best and his prices are so very reasonable. The nose was light as a pinot should be. It was fruity and promising. The taste was smooth and elegant. Everyoe who drank this wine said "This is a GOOD wine." I couldn't ask for more.
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Yamhill Carlton Tasting Event (The Armory, Portland Oregon): Thick grape skins show on the nose, mixed in with earth and faint hints of heat and blackberries. The blackberries are delicious on the palate, and the work in harmony with citrus components. The tannins are light, and they provide enjoyable and balanced structure. Toward the finish, some juicy raspberries appear, and they linger as the structure dries the mouth out fully. Very nice 90+
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Nose of caramelized sugar, dark fruits and vanilla. The pallet is much the same with the caramel fading to fruit, followed by a finish of vanilla and pinot fruit.
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Pleasing aroma. Palate is cherries and earth and mushroom. Light fruity mid palate and finish which is somewhat tart and ends with a hint of oak. Well balanced and very pleasurable.
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Light ruby in color. Nose was of tart cherries. Palate was a clean, acidic, fairly light wine with red fruits (cherries and raspberries). Very tasty, but not particularly complex. Pairs nicely with food, but not a wine for long-term aging.
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Light ruby, this wine presents with a restrained nose of red currents, wax, varietal spice, toasted brioche. Aromatic spectrum grows more intense with time in the glass. Light but lively and flavorful, like tart wild strawberries dusted with cocao. Substantial acidity here but no evident tannins, so this is probably a wine to drink young. Quite nice; I would actually be tempted to age a bottle a few years as an experiment if I owned several (but I would also be expecting that experiment to fail...)
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Ordered at The Belfry Inne & Bistro (Sandwich, MA). Very young, and very unique. Definitely Pinot, but with a touch of citrus, pine needles, and dried herbs. Lighter side of medium bodied with crisp acid and light tannins.
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4/14/2018 - TL wrote:
Another older KW way past its prime.
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7/29/2017 - jkwoodward Likes this wine: 93 Points
Had this at a tasting with Ken Wright and bought is ex chateau. As noted by many the 2007 vintage is better now than it ever was. This was sublime. Burgundy-esque in its color and so silky. Cherry and raspberry with some leather on the side. Excellent.
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11/15/2015 - WinePT wrote: 88 Points
This just never quite came together. A bit disjointed at times, while hinting at smoothness and complexity at others. The 2006 (has 1 week previously) was much better.
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2/20/2015 - Tudz Drkl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really nice wine. Aged perfectly at this point. Loads of Burgundian notes on the nose and palate mixed with some new world cola character. The mix seems just right and all components are integrated into a well structured, food friendly and very enjoyable wine.
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9/20/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 Points
A Pair of Ken Wright Mags: From magnum. P&P. Lightly colored with a wide, clear rim. Spice, underbrush and high toned aromas lead to bright but gently sweet flavors of red cherry, baking spices and a bass note of black plum. The texture has some density and there is power and depth in the finish. I have to check out more 2007s if this is any indication. Drink now through 2017.
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11/16/2013 - scottkeyc wrote: flawed
Oxidized - strange given the plastic cork.
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11/9/2013 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Coravin'd from magnum and tasted over 3 days. Lightly colored with a wide clear rim. Bright and fresh nose with briary red fruit, fresh herbs and Asian spices. Gently sweet on entry with ripe red cherry, cinnamon and kola nut flavors. Lovely texture with harmonious flavors, this wine is quite complete and very enjoyable. I should check out a few other Oregon Pinots from the 2007 vintage. If this is any indication, they are coming along quite well. Now through 2017.
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5/7/2013 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light, slightly sweet with a silky mouth feel and a lush, long finish. Taste of sweet red fruit.
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3/12/2013 - blabbott wrote: 88 Points
Tart cherry flavors in this bottle, this one is rather disappointing. We always like Ken's wines, maybe it is just this bottle where the fruit just can't keep up with the acid. It's not bad, we gave it an 88, but it isn't wonderful and certainly doesn't leave us wishing we had more of it. Now I want to try the 2008 as a comparison.
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2/3/2013 - alohaboys Likes this wine: 90 Points
Initial nose of cherry in the decanter. First glass (decanted after an hour) still with cherry but a smoky taste and hints of earth and mushroom. Next glass after another 45 min, totally different with the mushroom earthiness and stewed cherries coming thru.
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9/11/2012 - CCestaro wrote: 90 Points
My first 07 KW....that delivered....nice bright fruits on nose.....cherry turning to raspberry ....nice finish....good wine..
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8/12/2012 - sadofsky wrote:
Really good. No real notes.
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5/31/2012 - Bobbyo wrote: 89 Points
Very robust Pinot. Smooth. Almost cabernet like. Tried at Heathland Restaurant, Portland, Oregon.
63 for half bottle
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11/21/2011 - RedLoverJim Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich, full bodied wine in Ken Wright style. Smooth, luscious fruit flavors melded perfectly with braised lamb shoulder.
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5/22/2011 - rickspicks wrote: 91 Points
Popped n poured, no notes. Nice nose of dark cherry, earth, spice and a bit of funk. Medium body with good balance and a smooth texture.
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12/20/2010 - franco rosso wrote: 91 Points
I continue to be impressed with Ken Wright's wines. The pinots he makes rival burgundy's best and his prices are so very reasonable. The nose was light as a pinot should be. It was fruity and promising. The taste was smooth and elegant. Everyoe who drank this wine said "This is a GOOD wine." I couldn't ask for more.
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11/1/2010 - dmattson wrote: 93 Points
very smooth
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8/30/2010 - subtlet Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yamhill Carlton Tasting Event (The Armory, Portland Oregon): Thick grape skins show on the nose, mixed in with earth and faint hints of heat and blackberries. The blackberries are delicious on the palate, and the work in harmony with citrus components. The tannins are light, and they provide enjoyable and balanced structure. Toward the finish, some juicy raspberries appear, and they linger as the structure dries the mouth out fully. Very nice 90+
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7/25/2010 - pdonahue wrote: 93 Points
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7/14/2010 - 1Bacchus! wrote: 91 Points
Nose of caramelized sugar, dark fruits and vanilla. The pallet is much the same with the caramel fading to fruit, followed by a finish of vanilla and pinot fruit.
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5/7/2010 - viejo322 wrote: 89 Points
Pleasing aroma. Palate is cherries and earth and mushroom. Light fruity mid palate and finish which is somewhat tart and ends with a hint of oak.
Well balanced and very pleasurable.
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12/25/2009 - lano wrote: 90 Points
Light ruby in color. Nose was of tart cherries. Palate was a clean, acidic, fairly light wine with red fruits (cherries and raspberries). Very tasty, but not particularly complex. Pairs nicely with food, but not a wine for long-term aging.
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12/25/2009 - GoCubsGo wrote: 92 Points
Had the typical Ken Wright flavors. Lots of fruit but an almost tangy finish. A matter of taste but I really like it a lot...
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9/10/2009 - KPB wrote: 89 Points
Light ruby, this wine presents with a restrained nose of red currents, wax, varietal spice, toasted brioche. Aromatic spectrum grows more intense with time in the glass. Light but lively and flavorful, like tart wild strawberries dusted with cocao. Substantial acidity here but no evident tannins, so this is probably a wine to drink young. Quite nice; I would actually be tempted to age a bottle a few years as an experiment if I owned several (but I would also be expecting that experiment to fail...)
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8/11/2009 - scotthpdx wrote: 92 Points
By far my favorite wine right now. Spicy finish and smooth. Love this one
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8/7/2009 - Cahill wrote: 91 Points
Ordered at The Belfry Inne & Bistro (Sandwich, MA). Very young, and very unique. Definitely Pinot, but with a touch of citrus, pine needles, and
dried herbs. Lighter side of medium bodied with crisp acid and light tannins.
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