Like the other single vineyard estates, the artwork is by local artist David Berkvam and features images of birds, insects and plants native to the Willamette Valley.
It's bursting with fresh red and blue fruit flavours, wrapped in savory aromas of leather, cola and a hint of clove.
The palate is extremely well balanced with an energetic texture and finish.
Carved by millions of years of tectonic plate subduction and volcanic activity, Oregon's Willamette Valley is one of the world's leading producers of Pinot Noir.
The Willamette Valley AVA was established in 1983, with the first grape plantings in 1966.
The valley is 161 km long and 97 km wide and stretches from the Columbia River in the north to just south of Eugene, bounded by the Oregon Coast Range to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east.
Protected by mountains on both the eastern and western borders, the Willamette Valley enjoys a cool climate and long, moderate growing season, making it the perfect region for delicious, complex Pinot Noir.
Vineyards: All of the vineyards for this wine are located in sub-AVAs in the northern Willamette Valley.
2023 was a lucky year for us.
Yields were excellent and the long growing season with plenty of sunshine for ripening resulted in long hang times.
The weather was very mild with no extremes of cold or heat.
There was no frost at the start of the vintage and only two days above 100°F (37°C) throughout the growing season.
Balance is key in all great wines and this year the wines have a beautiful array of aromas, plush texture and an appealing acid structure.
Certified organic agriculture is our foundation and the highest level of evidence-based nutritional agriculture is our ultimate commitment.
Aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels.
Ken Wright was Oregon's first to be featured on the cover of Wine Spectator in 2015 with a nine-page profile highlighting his achievements in the Oregon Pinot Noir industry and his local philanthropic work.
Specializing in single vineyard wines, his wines have been praised around the world for 40 years.
The Pinot Noir variety is unlike any other food or drink we know, and it has an incredible power to connect us to the fields and the earth.
Ken says it's like a blank canvas, allowing the grapes to absorb and express the aromas and flavors of each land.
Ken was the first to advocate that not all Willamette Valley AVAs were the same, and that they needed to be subdivided and have sub-AVAs established.
Without Ken Wright, Oregon Pinot Noir would not be as unique as it is today.
Ken also clearly explains the relationship between the characteristics of Pinot Noir and the soil, stating that Pinots grown on marine sedimentary soils tend to produce floral and spice-focused wines, while Pinots grown on volcanic sedimentary soils tend to produce wines with a more fruity flavor.