Ken Wright Yamhill Carlton, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 2022

Description

An old Marine ocean bed dominates the terrain of Yamhill-Carlton, and the jeweled ruby-colored 2022 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton offers a more savory side, with generous aromas of sea spray and a light umami feel, along with notes of black raspberries, grenadine, and mossy earth. Medium to full-bodied, it has a chiseled structure and a ripe feel, with hints of tea leaf and crushed stony earth.

AK 93

The 2022 Ken Wright Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir is a stunning exemplar of the terroir from which it hails—an ancient marine ocean bed that lends a unique, savory character to its wines. This vintage glows with a jeweled ruby hue and unveils a fascinating bouquet of sea spray and subtle umami, intertwined with vibrant notes of black raspberries and grenadine. The palate is treated to a textured tapestry of mossy earth, hinting at the wild, untouched landscapes of the Willamette Valley. Medium to full-bodied, this wine exhibits a chiseled structure balanced perfectly by its ripe, lush feel. Delicate nuances of tea leaf and crushed stony earth emerge on the finish, making this Pinot Noir not only a reflection of its region but a standout selection for connoisseurs seeking complexity and depth.