Ken Wright 2020 Pinot Noir, Guadalupe Vyd,, Willamette Valley

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Ken Wright is a winemaking legend in the Willamette Valley. Ken Wright’s accomplishments have been recognized over and over throughout the years. Ken Wright Cellars wine has received 111 scores of 90 and above in the Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, and they continue to year after year. In 2014, Ken’s 2012 Abbott Claim Vineyard Pinot Noir was ranked the number one wine in the world, per Wine Enthusiast.The Guadalupe Vineyard is south facing with marine sediment, sandy soils. It is one of the earliest ripening vineyards.2020 was one of the lowest crops ever. The fruit was incredibly healthy. The berries were also very small in size which meant a higher precentage of skin to juice ratio resulting in greater concentration of color, aroma and flavor. Small batch fermented and aged 10-11 months in 20% new French oak barrels.This wine is savory, floral and spice focused. Savory notes of shitake mushroom and turned earth are brightened by red currant raspberry and rhubarb. Lively and li…