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2008 Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Canary Hill Vineyard

Pinot Noir: 375ml

$22.99

about this wine:

Located at the southern end of the Eola Hills and faces east. The original vines were planted in 1983 and 1984. All of the acreage planted to Pinot noir was Pommard clone. Two and a half acres that were originally Chenin Blanc were replanted to Pommard and Dijon 114 clones. Six acres that were planted to Chardonnay were replaced with Dijon 777 clone. The entire 20 acres are now planted to Pinot noir. Elevation is 450' to 550'. The soil is a mix of Jory and Nekia. Both are formed from igneous rock and have a reddish-brown tint. This site, however, has less depth than similar soils in the Dundee Hills. Wine from Canary Hill is typically very forward, with aromas of black cherry and cola. Approximately 625 cases are produced. The vineyard was owned, planted and tended for many years by Dick and Nancy Daniel. It is now owned by Ken and Karen Wright. Mark Gould and Seth Miller manage the vineyard.

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points awarded:
ST 92 WE 94

Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, August 2010

Effusive bright cherry aromas lie beneath traditional Willamette scents of fresh earth with hints of dark wood bark and smoky spices. Here is a classic 2008 vintage on the palate: pure, medium weighted black cherry and cranberry that are framed with just enough tannins and acid to rein in any sense of heaviness. Some concentrated, backward fruit on the finish bodes well for short-term cellaring.


92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, July 2010

($55) Bright ruby-red. Pungent, high-pitched aromas of red fruit preserves, white pepper and potpourri; more expressive than the Nysa and also richer. Then high-pitched and intense in the mouth, with a penetrating quality to the sappy raspberry and herb flavors. This powerful yet vibrant wine finishes with lingering perfume and an echo of succulent herbs.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, June 2010

The top wine from Ken Wright in 2008, this beautifully elegant wine clocks in at just 13.3% alcohol, yet delivers a mouthful of delicious flavors. A lovely mix of cranberry, pomegranate and wild raspberry is annotated with dusty herb. Excellent midpalate concentration and length. - P.G. (6/1/2010) - 94


Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, August 2010

Effusive bright cherry aromas lie beneath traditional Willamette scents of fresh earth with hints of dark wood bark and smoky spices. Here is a classic 2008 vintage on the palate: pure, medium weighted black cherry and cranberry that are framed with just enough tannins and acid to rein in any sense of heaviness. Some concentrated, backward fruit on the finish bodes well for short-term cellaring.


92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, July 2010

($55) Bright ruby-red. Pungent, high-pitched aromas of red fruit preserves, white pepper and potpourri; more expressive than the Nysa and also richer. Then high-pitched and intense in the mouth, with a penetrating quality to the sappy raspberry and herb flavors. This powerful yet vibrant wine finishes with lingering perfume and an echo of succulent herbs.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, June 2010

The top wine from Ken Wright in 2008, this beautifully elegant wine clocks in at just 13.3% alcohol, yet delivers a mouthful of delicious flavors. A lovely mix of cranberry, pomegranate and wild raspberry is annotated with dusty herb. Excellent midpalate concentration and length. - P.G. (6/1/2010) - 94


About Winery

Located in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to showcasing the inherent quality of selected vineyard sites. With a clarity and breadth that is unequaled by other varieties, Pinot noir best expresses the character of these sites. Rather than stamping wine with a varietal trademark, pinot noir is the ultimate vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown.

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