Wine Spectator


New Releases: Oregon

May 31 , 2003

93 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Guadalupe Vineyard 2001 $45    Bright and jazzy, a terrific mouthful of raspberry, strawberry and red plum flavors that wash over the palette beautifully, while sneaking in superfine tannins that let the flavors sail on and on. Drink now through 2010. 510 cases made. --H.S.

91 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Elton Vineyard 2001 $45    Firm and crisp, nicely packed with blueberry, currant and white pepper flavors that linger on the finish, hinting at mineral notes. Drink now through 2008. 125 cases made. --H.S.

91 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Freedon Hill Vineyard 2001 $45    Lovely, polished and generous with its raspberry, currant and dusky spice flavors, echoing on the fine-grained finish with mineral and earthy touches, lingering with a flourish. Drink now through 2008. 420 cases made. --H.S.

91 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Meredith Mitchell Vineyard 2001 $45    Bright in flavor, supple in texture, with pretty raspberry and white chocolate aromas and flavors, finishing with remarkable harmony and length. Drink now through 2008. 170 cases made. --H.S.

90 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Canary Hill Vineyard 2001 $45    Supple and seductive, weaving its plum and berry flavors through a fine veil of tannins, emerging on the lovely finish to echo nicely. Drink now through 2007. 750 cases made. --H.S.

90 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Carter Vineyard 2001 $45    Bright and zippy, nicely packed with blackberry and mineral flavors, whch echo impressively on the firm finish. Drink now through 2008. 750 cases made. --H.S.

90 Ken Wright   Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Nysa Vineyard 2001 $45   A crisp, lithe style, bright and jazzy, brimming with raspberry, white pepper and mineral flavors that last nicely on the crisp-grained finish. Drink now through 2008. 235 cases made. --H.S.