Ken Wright Cellars 2012 Meredith Mitchell Vineyard
Ken Wright Cellars is in Carlton, Oregon. It was founded in 1994 by Ken Wright, a winemaker who began his career at wineries on California’s Central Coast. The winery focuses on the terroir of its various vineyards and makes a portfolio of Pinot Noirs. Ken Wright Cellars has long standing reputation of producing some of the best Pinot Noir’s. The estate in 2003 started another label, Tyrus Evan, which produces Claret, Syrah, Malbec, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.
Today I tried their Meredith Mitchell Vineyard offering. Deep red color with purple edges. The nose shows off aromas of black and red fruits with earthy and spice notes. The complex palate brings forth sweet black raspberry and cherry fruit, vanilla and firm big tannins. The wine had a lingering finish but improved after being opened for an hour. Better to wait a few years.
Cheers!