Ken Wright Cellars

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

8.921 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

This is a terrific bright Pinot coming in at 12.2% ABV for the 2021 vintage. Fruit up front with a savory finish of light singed / dried herbs and fall leaves.

This is a terrific bright Pinot coming in at 12.2% ABV for the 2021 vintage. Fruit up front with a savory finish of light singed / dried herbs and fall leaves.

Nov 8th, 2023

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Medium Ruby with aromas of berries, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with notes of currants, pepper and cinnamon spice and earthy oak notes. Aged for 10 months on French oak, fine grainy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla oak character. Very nice.

Medium Ruby with aromas of berries, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with notes of currants, pepper and cinnamon spice and earthy oak notes. Aged for 10 months on French oak, fine grainy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla oak character. Very nice.

Aug 31st, 2022

9.0

Solid Oregon Pinot.

Solid Oregon Pinot.

Sep 2nd, 2024

8.9

Light on the palate, crisp fruit . Good price point smooth finish.

Light on the palate, crisp fruit . Good price point smooth finish.

Feb 10th, 2024

9.1

For the price point, this was great. Nice, balanced, not too much fruit. Good Oregon Pinot.

For the price point, this was great. Nice, balanced, not too much fruit. Good Oregon Pinot.

Oct 1st, 2023

7.7

Disappointed with this Pinot. Lack of taste. Watered down.

Disappointed with this Pinot. Lack of taste. Watered down.

Dec 31st, 2022

7.9

No discernible Pinot Noir characteristics. A little VA even. I’ll probably return to the shop for a refund.

No discernible Pinot Noir characteristics. A little VA even. I’ll probably return to the shop for a refund.

Dec 5th, 2022

9.1

Classic yamhill!

Classic yamhill!

Nov 26th, 2022

Mark Schwarzmann

9.0

Drank 4/6/22 in Ponte Vedra Beach, dry, tart, mkre complex and terroir driven than the blend

Drank 4/6/22 in Ponte Vedra Beach, dry, tart, mkre complex and terroir driven than the blend

Apr 8th, 2022

8.7

Wound pretty tight right now.

Wound pretty tight right now.

Mar 15th, 2022