Willamette Valley - Pinot Noir - Eola-Amity, OR - 16
 
One of my favorite wines from here is Ken Wright Cellars Eola-Amity Pinot Noir. All of those classic hill-bound flavors are there. Notably the style is slightly overripe Pinot which gives flavors of red plum, black currant and a minerality resembling silver cutlery. The wines themselves are well-balanced, though the finish can be quite layered and luscious. The oak used is new, so I notice caramel and some flavors of clove and anise as well. Ripe red cherry with some overtones of lilac and cremini mushroom are not difficult to detect either. This wine offers some excellent value.