Ken Wright Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024

The Story

Founded by pioneering Oregon vintner Ken Wright, Ken Wright Cellars has played a defining role in establishing the Willamette Valley as one of the world's premier Pinot Noir regions. By sourcing fruit from carefully selected vineyard sites throughout the valley, the winery focuses on expressing the unique character of Oregon's diverse terroir. The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir serves as a signature introduction to the house style, combining elegance, purity, and exceptional value.

Tasting Notes

Crafted from vineyard sites across Oregon's Willamette Valley, this expressive Pinot Noir offers vibrant aromas of cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and warm baking spice. Layers of ripe red fruit, subtle cocoa, and earthy complexity unfold across a silky, balanced palate, supported by bright acidity and refined tannins. Approachable in its youth yet unmistakably Willamette Valley in character, it delivers both elegance and depth.

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken, cedar-plank salmon, duck breast, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, wood-fired pizza, and aged cheeses. Its bright acidity and silky texture make it exceptionally versatile.