May 5, 2013
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
|
|
Vineyard: Abbott Claim
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton District |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Ken Wright Cellars Abbott Claim Vineyard Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., $48.
This vineyard is owned by Ken and Karen Wright and is located in the Yamhill-Carlton District AVA. Label
artwork by David Berkuam is a homage to field workers depicting harvest.
·
Moderately light reddish-purple
color in the glass. The aromatics are a bit unusual opening with a little reduction funk which resolves revealing
scents of spiced red berries, rose petals, cotton candy, sweet oak and other unidentifiable aromas. Sweet blue
and black fruit on entry, austere and unripe in the middle, finishing with a kick of citrus peel acidity and tartness.
Minimalistic and acidic. Could be an off bottle. Decent.
Reviewed January 12, 2012
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2006 Ken Wright Cellars Abbott Claim Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $50. This vineyard is on a ridge line on the east side of the
Yamhill-Carlton district and is owned by Ken and Karen Wright. Mark Gould manages the
vineyard. The label on Ken Wright wines pays homage to field workers depicting the
practice of pruning.
·
Darker fruit aromas are dominated by toasted oak and dried herbs.
Both red and black earth-dusted fruits are teasing now but the wine is brooding and
reticent. Beautifully balanced with moderate tannins that need softening. Great stuffing
here, but this wine needs a couple of years to flesh out.
Reviewed September 15, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2010 Ken Wright Cellars Abbott Claim Vineyard Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., $48. This vineyard is owned by Ken and Karen Wright and is located in the Yamhill-Carlton District AVA. Label artwork by David Berkuam is a homage to field workers depicting harvest. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. The aromatics are a bit unusual opening with a little reduction funk which resolves revealing scents of spiced red berries, rose petals, cotton candy, sweet oak and other unidentifiable aromas. Sweet blue and black fruit on entry, austere and unripe in the middle, finishing with a kick of citrus peel acidity and tartness. Minimalistic and acidic. Could be an off bottle. Decent. Reviewed January 12, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Ken Wright Cellars Abbott Claim Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $50. This vineyard is on a ridge line on the east side of the Yamhill-Carlton district and is owned by Ken and Karen Wright. Mark Gould manages the vineyard. The label on Ken Wright wines pays homage to field workers depicting the practice of pruning. · Darker fruit aromas are dominated by toasted oak and dried herbs. Both red and black earth-dusted fruits are teasing now but the wine is brooding and reticent. Beautifully balanced with moderate tannins that need softening. Great stuffing here, but this wine needs a couple of years to flesh out. Reviewed September 15, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
TRAVEL ALONG THE PINOT TRAIL | PINOT FESTIVALS | PODCASTS AND VIDEO | TESTIMONIALS | GRAPE RADIO | LINKS
© 2003-2011 Rusty Gaffney MD | Contact the Prince: Prince@PrinceOfPinot.com