WillaKenzie Estate is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, in the heart of Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley. Planted in 1992, the estate is named for the marine sedimentary soil series on which the vineyard is planted, in keeping with tradition that great wines reflect a true sense of place. With its range of benches, ridgelines, elevations, slopes, exposures, soils, microclimates, and clonal plantings, WillaKenzie Estate is one of the most diverse estates in the Willamette Valley. At WillaKenzie Estate, diversity of soil, aspect, elevation, slope and vine selection enable us to bottle multiple single-vineyard expressions of Pinot Noir from a single 420-acre estate.
This wine has a lovely aroma profile, with notes of red rose, anise, black cherry, and hints of savory minerality. On the palate, the wine is juicy and vibrant, showcasing the purity of their Estates and the classy nature of the 2022 the vintage.
93 Vinous The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée blossoms in the glass as dried black cherries and raspberries mingle with nuances of blood orange and rosemary. cool-toned and graceful, it displays bright red berry fruits and rosy inner florals, underscored by tactile mineral tones. Balanced structural heft from the tannins and concentration remains as a hint of tart licorice fades.
91 Wine Spectator Sleek and elegantly structured, this red offers pretty accents of raspberry, rose petal and orange peel that end on a note of dusky spices. Drink now through 2032. 6,885 cases made.
90 James Suckling Bright and fresh aromas of red cherries, raspberry coulis and blood oranges. The palate is light-bodied with crunchy tannins and energetic acidity. Made for early drinking with lots of instant pleasure.
