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Ken Forrester

Petit Stellenbosch Pinotage 2023

A bit of a red fruit, then smoke and petrol. Nice, pleasant acidity. — 3 days ago

Ken Wright Cellars

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Full and balanced and delicious! Slight smokiness, hint of cherries. — 4 months ago

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Ken the Sword Junmai Daiginjo

Daigingo so has a bit of alcohol in it to pull the flavors before pressing. I didn’t find it as intense as the class suggested but it did go well with the food and is no wallflower. The alcohol allows the flavors to spread a bit on the palate. — 6 months ago

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Ken Wright Cellars

Abbott Claim Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

[Tasted on February 13, 2024 at answer in Nashville]

Blueberry and plum fruit, with rose petals and spice. Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
— 9 months ago

Ken Forrester

Sparklehorse Méthode Cap Classique Brut Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2020

Pale-medium straw color.
Aromas of lemon, toasted brioche, flaky croissant.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, toasted brioche, green apple.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— a month ago

Ken Wright Cellars

Guadalupe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Cherries, clove, cigar ash and raspberry. — 4 months ago

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Ken Wright Cellars

Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda]

Shea Vineyard is in Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Pomegranate, black cherry and blue fruits, with spice, cola and pepper.
— 8 months ago

Ken Wright Cellars

McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

A heavier Pinot but really nice — 3 months ago

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Ken Wright Cellars

Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Dark red, earthy Pinot Noir typical of Ken Wright. Cherry on the palate with tobacco and licorice at 4+ years old. June 2024. — 5 months ago

Ken Forrester

The Gypsy Stellenbosch Grenache Blend 2012

Tight small berries and smoke with amazing balance. Would never get this vintage in Europe. Amazing! — 8 months ago

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