We carefully blend our own biodynamically grown vineyards with grapes from other like-minded vineyards to create Oregon's flagship Pinot Noir from a powerful vintage.
With this wine, discover why Oregon's reputation for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir has grown over time.
A beautifully complex wine with elegant fruit and structure.
Classic aromas and flavors of dark fruits such as black raspberry, marionberry, blueberry and ripe dark cherry are accented with black tea, clove, vanilla, toast, orange peel and forest floor.
Supple tannins and bright acidity lead to a coated finish with a spicy aftertaste.
The Pacific Northwest experienced a relatively warm winter with below average precipitation.
Dry conditions continued into September and October, making 2021 the driest growing season on record and adding to ongoing drought concerns.
The growing season started cool with wide temperature fluctuations in April and May.
The most dramatic weather event occurred in late June when a heat dome enveloped the region for three days, breaking the all-time temperature record by 12 degrees.
Fortunately, the vines were well established so damage was minimal.
The growing season was warm through October.
Fruit quality at harvest ranged from very good to exceptional.
The whole bunches are de-stemmed and then aged in barrels at low temperature for 48 hours with daily pump-over.
Some lots are left whole bunches for added complexity.
During fermentation, 10% of the juice was removed using the saignée method to further concentrate the flavor and color.
Fermentation takes place in open-top stainless steel tanks with daily punchdown.
Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
King Estate is located in the idyllic Lorain Valley, approximately 150 km south of Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton in the northern Willamette Valley, a region renowned for its Pinot Noir.
Although located in the south, it is easily influenced by the cold currents of the Pacific Ocean, producing elegant, refreshing wines.
The chateau-style winery, built on a hill at the centre of the estate, offers spectacular views over the 418 hectares of land surrounded by pastures and green mountains, transporting first-time visitors back to a simpler time, when the rhythm of life was slower and more connected to the seasons and the bounty of the earth.
The certified organic vineyards are planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, and the property is dotted with orchards, flower gardens, vegetable and berry patches, as well as a beehive and pork processing plant.
This manor-like setting evokes the self-sufficient communities of the Middle Ages, but it is also at the forefront of winemaking.
Utilizing state-of-the-art winemaking equipment and techniques alongside the latest conservation and organic farming methods, the estate restaurant brings it all together beautifully with a world-class culinary program.
Pure and sophisticated, King Estate wines are a natural match for fine food.
Wine professionals will agree that King Estate Pinot Gris has been the #1 U.S. Pinot Gris served in restaurants across the nation for the past four years in a row.