Tasting Notes for King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2006

Red Wines	Pinot Noir	Willamette Valley	Oregon

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Date Printed: 5/22/2013

King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2006

(search item no. 93292)
Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $28.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2011 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
2010 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
2008 PinotReport rating: 91 points
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2003 The Wine News rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Color: Bright garnet with ruby tint clarity and brilliance.

Aroma: Cherry, raspberry jam, blueberry, oak spice.

Mouthfeel: Soft entry, full body with flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and blue fruits.

My Notes:

Additional wines from King Estate:

2011 Acrobat Pinot Noir (search item no. 121934)
2011 Signature Collection Pinot Gris (search item no. 116609)
2011 Signature Pinot Noir (search item no. 121720)
2012 Acrobat Pinot Gris (search item no. 123442)

About King Estate:

King Estate is a sustainably-farmed 1033-acre certified organic vineyard complex and state of the art winery situated atop the rolling slopes in the Coast Range foothills, near the southern end of Oregon's Willamette Valley. In addition to world-class vineyards, their estate is home to organic orchards, vegetable gardens, and a host of native wildlife; including cougar and black bear. Organically-farmed and managed as a fully-integrated ecosystem, King Estate is also home to an innovative culinary program whose focus is the synergy of local, organically produced food and wine created just outside the winery doors. King Estate's critically-acclaimed Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are available through fine restaurants and retailers around the world.