Ken Wright Cellars

Carter Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.014 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Eola - Amity Hills, 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
Bill Ward

Lush and dusty, very dry finish for domestic Pinot, darker fruit

Lush and dusty, very dry finish for domestic Pinot, darker fruit

Jul 13th, 2014
John Willison

Started very closed and austere. A bit of funk. Opened up to show more fruit and depth. If you have this vintage, drink up now.

Started very closed and austere. A bit of funk. Opened up to show more fruit and depth. If you have this vintage, drink up now.

Feb 18th, 2018
Thomas Saville

saw several reviews saying they were drinking well so I opened r up. bright garnet color with cherry and cola on the nose. black cherry and charcoal on the palet. nice mouth feel, dry but well balanced still has some tannin left but I think this is done developing. it's a good wine but for the price and aging I was hoping for more.

saw several reviews saying they were drinking well so I opened r up. bright garnet color with cherry and cola on the nose. black cherry and charcoal on the palet. nice mouth feel, dry but well balanced still has some tannin left but I think this is done developing. it's a good wine but for the price and aging I was hoping for more.

Jun 6th, 2017
Dan Cobb

A little cherry cola notes. Well balanced

A little cherry cola notes. Well balanced

Jan 29th, 2017
Neil Cornish

Pinot meets Petite Syrah. Quiet the beast. Sweet, ripe dense fruit. Chocolate covered cherries.

Pinot meets Petite Syrah. Quiet the beast. Sweet, ripe dense fruit. Chocolate covered cherries.

Jan 25th, 2016
Pat Merner

Good Pinot noir with full body

Good Pinot noir with full body

Nov 24th, 2013
John Kemper

Somewhat closed initially, the dark ruby '08 Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir 'Carter Vineyard' opened after decanting with bing cherry, damp earth and spice box aromas. Brambly black fruit flavors developed on the palate with tart acidity and oaky tannins. Finished with a pure, clean, rich aftertaste.

Somewhat closed initially, the dark ruby '08 Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir 'Carter Vineyard' opened after decanting with bing cherry, damp earth and spice box aromas. Brambly black fruit flavors developed on the palate with tart acidity and oaky tannins. Finished with a pure, clean, rich aftertaste.

Aug 21st, 2013
Gary Everett Brown

Thank you Will Marchant.

Thank you Will Marchant.

Jul 15th, 2013
Cary Q Wines

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Cary had this 10 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2015
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.6

Robin had this 10 years ago

Robin had this 10 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2014