King Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir 2017

Jul 6, 2021

By Michael Franz

 Taut and fresh but very focused and built to improve, this is a terrific performance from King Estate.  The adjective “Burgundian” gets tossed around far too loosely in tasting rooms and promotional materials, but here it is apt, as the wine shows excellent acidity and abundant savory notes just beneath a delicious layer of dark cherry fruit with restrained ripeness.  To be sure, this is already terrific, but it will reward five years of cellaring very handsomely.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition.     

Country / Region

Oregon

Appellation

Willamette Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Score

95

Price

US $ 70.00

Producer

King Estate