This 9.9ha vineyard is located at the southern end of Eola Hills, on a southwest-facing hill at an altitude of 99m.
Pommard and Wadenswil were planted in 1983, and Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777 in the late 1990s.
The soil is Necaia, formed by weathering of volcanic parent rock.
The owner is Ken Wright and cultivation is handled by Cez Miller.
The first vintage was 1990.
It has a lively flavour with fruity notes of blackberry, black raspberry and fig.
Silky tannins envelop earthy aromas of brioche, cedar and new leather.
This year's harvest averaged just under three tonnes, which was optimal given the accumulated heat experienced during the growing season.
The dry summer weather prevented any disease outbreaks and fermentation proceeded perfectly without any pause.
The wines are rich and expressive, with great finesse and depth of colour.
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.