96pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard is lifted and aromatic with notes of pine needles, wild raspberries, mint, and crushed stones. Medium-bodied and seamless, it balances red and black fruit with fine tannins and a graceful texture. Black raspberries, grenadine, and fresh flowers carry through the long finish.

93pts Wine Spectator

Precise and steely in structure, with expressive flavors of cherry and tart blueberry highlighted by forest floor, black tea and mineral tones as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins.

Tasting Notes

Savory, floral and spice focused— Complex layers of passionfruit, cherry and raspberry are surrounded by honeysuckle and woody notes of cedar and sandalwood. Immediately rewarding on the palate with a juicy and persistent finish. 

About the Wines

Each of Ken Wright Cellars single vineyard Pinot noir, has its own label artwork designed by local artist, David Berkvam. Ken and Karen fell in love with David’s work while touring one of his shows in Portland. At the time, Ken and Karen were looking to upgrade from the current white and gold signature Pinot noir label to something that left a lasting impression on wine lovers. David certainly had the talent for creating a lasting impression on people with his unique beeswax based art. Ken and Karen wanted something that conveyed the hard work and perseverance it takes to create high quality Pinot noir in Oregon, focusing on the long and cold, wet days of winter pruning. From that thought, and relationship struck with David, the original Pinot Noir label was created.

This original artwork now resides with Savoya vineyard. In 2009 Ken commissioned David to create new artwork for each single vineyard site. The original artwork, is done in 100% beeswax, and then painted. David worked closely with the Wright’s and vineyard owners to create a label that was unique for each site. To learn more about David and his work visit his website at www.DavidBerkvam.com