WINE SPECTATOR HAS JUST GRADED THE 2008 VINTAGE FROM OREGON'S WILLIAMETTE VALLEY 95-100 POINTS SAYING THE OVERALL VINTAGE IS A "CLASSIC".

PUT THAT TOGETHER WITH THE SPECTACULAR WINES FROM THE GREAT WINEMAKER KEN WRIGHT AND YOU HAVE AN SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL.

WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK AND ON SALE BUT THEY WILL NOT BE AROUND FOR LONG. AS ALWAYS THESE WINES ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY. SO GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN BEFORE THE RATINGS COME OUT AND EVERYONE GOES CRAZY OVER THESE WINES AND VINTAGE.

TOMORROW SATURDAY MARCH 6 WE WILL HAVE A FEW OF THESE GREAT KEN WRIGHT WINES OPEN FOR TASTING BETWEEN 1-4 PM WITH THE HELP OF WINEBOW IMPORTERS AND OUR GOOD FRIEND STEVE KRIEGER.

KEN WRIGHT CELLARS

Located in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to showcasing the inherent quality of selected vineyard sites. With a clarity and breadth that is unequaled by other varieties, they believe Pinot noir best expresses the character of these sites. Rather than stamping wine with a varietal trademark, we see Pinot noir as a vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown.

What definitely can be said about Ken Wright, is that he is passionate about his vines and his wines, and that he has an abiding thirst for any tidbit of knowledge that will help him produce wines that better express their site.

The drama of wine revolves around working with nature to facilitate the expression of fruit and place in a glass. "Human beings are not responsible for the qualities we enjoy in wine," Ken Wright says, "the qualities that the fruit possesses are inherent-we don't inject them into the berries."

Ken believes, that "the grower's and winemaker's true job is to learn how to be an aid in helping the fruit get to where it wants to go, on its own." He views his role as "simply to try and have the purest expression that the fruit is capable of, brought all the way to the bottle and evident in a glass of wine."

Given this philosophy, it is no mystery why Ken works so extensively with Pinot Noir. "Pinot noir has a far greater ability than any other variety to express the qualities of place-and that's magical! Our whole goal with this winery," he declares, "is to find great sites and work with each site to try and find out what we can do to help that fruit best express itself."

VINEYARDS OF THE DUNDEE HILLS:
Vineyards planted in the Dundee Hills of the northern Willamette Valley provided the start for the modern wine industry of Oregon. These initial plantings took place in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The most common soil type of the areais described as Jory. These soils are volcanic in origin with basalt as the mother rock. They are unusually deep for hillsides, often 6 to 8 feet to bedrock. There is also a high percentage of clay in the soil which, combined with the soil depth, tends to hold moisture later into the season than other soils we work with. The wine from this region typically displays aromas of red fruits, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry. The mouth feel is often rich and emollient.

KEN WRIGHT NYSA VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1990 to own-rooted Pommard and Wadenswil. Located in the heart of the Dundee Hills between Domaine Drouhin and Archery Summit with a southeast to northeast inclination. Jory soil. The nose exhibits a mix of red and black fruits. The wines are forward, textural and elegant. Approximately 350 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and managed by Michael Mega.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE EOLA HILLS:
The main development of the Eola Hills area took place from the mid 1970s through the early 1980s. The most common soil type of the area is described as Nekia. These volcanic soils are shallower, generally 1 to 3 feet in depth, and have less clay than the Dundee Hills. As a result, these soils will dry sooner, encouraging earlier ripening of the fruit. The wines of this area typically possess aromas of black fruits, black cherry, plum and cassis, with acidity levels that are naturally higher than in other growing areas, contributing to a sense of structure in the mouth.

KEN WRIGHT CARTER VINEYARD 2008
Located just 1 mile from Canary Hill in the Eola Hills, Carter Vineyard is lower on the hillside yet has a leaner and less fertile soil. It is mainly Nekia soil, which is formed from weathered basic rock. It lies at an elevation of 325' and was planted in 1983. This bottling is comprised of the Wadenswil, Dijon 777, Dijon 667, Dijon 115, and Pommard clones. The wine is firmer than Canary Hill in its youth but evolves beautifully after a few years in bottle to show black fruits and fresh, healthy earth scents. Approximately 650 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned by Jack and Kathleen Carter, and managed by Mark Gould.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE YAMHILL-CARLTON DISTRICT:
The vineyards of the Yamhill-Carlton District were planted mostly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The primary soil of this area is called Willakenzie, named after the Willamette and McKenzie rivers. It is a sedimentary soil with a sandstone base rock. The sand content is quite high and the soil therefore very well drained. The sites are generally on the lower slopes of a volcanic ridge. Wines of the area possess aromas of red and black fruits, with added elements of cocoa, leather and fresh-turned earth. Acidity levels are generally lower than other regions, prompting these wines to be lush and agreeable in their youth.

KEN WRIGHT GUADALUPE VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1989 and represents the definable change of the Jory soils of the Dundee Hills to the sedimentary soil of the Yamhill-Carlton District. It is spaced 7 by 5 and is planted to the Wadenswil clone. The soil, known as Willakenzie, is a well-drained shallow soil over siltstone. It lies at an elevation of 350'. The vineyard consistently produces small berries and clusters that are intensely colored. The wine possesses the character of black fruits, cocoa, leather and earth. Approximately 400 cases are produced. Jim Stonebridge and Kathleen Boeve own the vineyard. It is managed by Joel Myers.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT McCRONE VINEYARD 2008
Located in the Yamhill-Carlton District, this is a densely planted vineyard (1 meter x 2 meters). The sedimentary soil, know as Wellsdale, is extremely well drained and promotes early ripening. Elevation is 400' with a south-southwest inclination. Slopes are 5 to 15 degrees. Half of the vineyard was planted in 1992 to the Dijon 115 clone grafted on 3309. The second half was originally planted to Dijon Chardonnay clones but was grafted in 2000 to the Dijon 777 clone of Pinot noir. The wine from this site is powerful, dense and deeply colored focusing mainly on black fruits. Approximately 700 cases are produced. Don and Carole McCrone are the vineyard owners. Mark Gould is the vineyard manager.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT SAVOYA VINEYARD 2008
This is the first vineyard directly owned and developed by Ken Wright Cellars. The vineyard is located in the Yamhill-Carlton District northeast of Carlton. Planting began in 1999 with 4.5 acres of clones 777 and 115 on phylloxera resistant rootstock.. Total planted acreage as of spring 2002 is approximately 17 acres. Vine spacing is 6.5 x 4 and the elevations averages 450. The soil is comprised of marine sediments known as Wellsdale and Willakenzie. These are sandy soils which drain quickly and hasten the ripening process. Our first commercial crop, 2002, has produced a muscular wine that has aromas of dense black fruit, seared meat, cedar and anise. Approximately 240 cases are produced. Ken and Karen Wright are owners. The vineyard is managed by Mark Gould.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE COASTAL RANGE:
We source fruit from two vineyards located in the foothills of the coastal range. Both tend to be late to ripen due to the cooling influence of maritime air flowing into the valley from the Van Duzer Corridor. These sites also tend to have higher levels of tannin which make them great candidates for extending cellaring but they are unlikely to be as immediately pleasurable as many of our other sites.

KEN WRIGHT FREEDOM HILL VINEYARD 2008
Freedom Hill Vineyard is located in the Coast Range just south of Dallas, OR. The soil type is known as Bellpine, which is sedimentary in origin. The fruit from our 2.85 acre block is wholly Pommard clone. The vineyard was planted in 1980. Wines from this site are the firmest and most structured that we work with. They have great longevity. Approximately 340 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and managed by Dan & Helen Dusschee.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT MEREDITH MITCHELL VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1988 to own-rooted Pommard clone. The site is southwest of McMinnville in the coastal foothills. Spacing is 12 x 6 with an average elevation of 300. Soils are shallow with basaltic mother rock only 20 to 30 inches below the soil surface. Consistently producing small clusters and berries this vineyard renders wine which is intense and structured, requiring a bit more aging than may of our sites. Approximately 310 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and operated by Susan Meredith and Frank Mitchell.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

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