The 2006 Pinot Noir Abbott Claim Vineyard was developed and is owned by Ken Wright. Medium ruby-colored, aromas of earth, mineral, spice box, and red fruits are enticing. The wine has outstanding depth and concentration but comes up a bit short on complexity. That may well emerge with a few years of further cellaring.
Ken Wright Cellars remains a benchmark for Oregon Pinot Noir. Wright’s portfolio of 2006s is outstanding across the board. As has become customary, Ken Wright has pulled off a tour de force in farming and winemaking.
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