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Manage Subscriptions1999 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- Oregon
- Willamette Valley
Community Tasting Notes 14
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Happybob wrote: 93 points
April 29, 2012 - Amazingly good bottle even though a bit of the wine had leaked through the cork. This is one of the better pinots I've ever had. Massive bright dark cherry (not a mistake in terms!), very good complexity, evolves for 45 seconds in mouth, good structure, and finish. Very good.
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Happybob wrote: flawed
July 26, 2011 - bottle was flawed - had leaked and wine had lost most of it's magic. Still drinkable sort of but not good
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french16 wrote: 90 points
March 29, 2009 - This wine was not giving much but I enjoyed its austerity and class. Dark fruit profile with a touch of smoke and mineral. Med body with high acidity, balanced, it showed more fruit than on the nose. It reminded be of a good Pommard: firm, focused and elegant.
Showed little sign of evolution so I'd keep it a few more years without hesitation. -
CMz wrote: 94 points
December 29, 2008 - What a beautiful wine...black fruit on the nose; cherry,cherry and raspberry with hints of mocha caramel. This wine is drinking perfectly right now and represents the best of Oregon Pinot. More medium bodied, but a long full finish in the mouth, lingering on the tip of the tongue. Wow. Not often I would suggest seeking out an Oregon Pinot at auction but this one merits some effort to taste. My suggestion - do not decant - open and let the first pour open in the glass for about 15 minutes then start the experience. Pace so you have at least 3 hours to enjoy the progression.
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jbaron wrote: 92 points
November 30, 2008 - A delightful bottle - points for sheer loveliness. No hard edges, some structure from a bit of acid and a tiny bit of leftover tannin. Decent, earthy nose. Very nice mouth of canned bing cherries and black pepper. Lively finish that lingers just a bit.
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2001, IWC Issue #95 (link)(Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1999
- Type Red
- Producer Ken Wright
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Freedom Hill Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- SubRegion Willamette Valley
- Appellation Willamette Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 43 (44%)
- Consumed 55 (56%)
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- ProducerKen Wright
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardFreedom Hill Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionOregon
- SubRegionWillamette Valley
- AppellationWillamette Valley
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