Ken Wright popularized Willamette Valley by making excellent quality Pinot Noirs through the mid-90s and early 2000s. Today, Willamette Valley is known as one of the premier Pinot Noir wine regions in the world, and a lot of that is attributed to Ken’s work. Ken Wright Cellars produces a number of excellent single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. This bottle showcases the region writ large with underbrush, tart cranberry, pomegranate, dried spice, and wild strawberry notes. The bright acidity and soft earthy tannins make the wine an excellent choice for a wide range of food pairings including ranging from seafood with red sauce to steak. This bottle is widely distributed and is reasonably priced for its excellent quality.
Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2020
By Vince Simmon