After 45 years of wine making experience Ken Wright Cellars believes in a simple truth: source is everything. Their approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. They use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both their soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, they ensure that the inherent character in their fruit is revealed in the finished wine. Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.
Ken Wright Cellars produces three tiers of Pinot noir. These three tiers serve as an educational experience about growing Pinot noir in the Willamette Valley. Their Willamette Valley Pinot noir is an introduction to the diverse qualities of the region. The next level is their AVA (American Viticultural Area) Series Pinot Noir which are expressions of their respective microclimates and specific geology. The ultimate connection of people to place is their 13 single vineyard Pinot noir offerings.
($30 per person. Tasting fee waived with $100 purchase or with any club membership sign up!)
2022 Willamette Valley Chardonnay
2022 Savoya Vineyard Chardonnay
2021 Hirschy Vineyard Pinot Noir
2021 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir
2021 Bryce Vineyard Pinot noir
(Menu items available Thursday-Sunday)
Light Snacks- $5 each
Options: Marcona Almonds, Castelvetrano Olives, Spanish Snack mix, Truffle Parmesan Popcorn
Seasonal Dips and Spreads Trio- $22
White bean and roasted red pepper, whipped brie with orange jam and spiced hazelnuts, northwest salmon spread with aleppo pepper. Served with assorted crackers.
Depot Board- Serves 2- $30
Locally sourced cheese and charcuterie
Deluxe Depot Board- Serves 2-4- $45
A curated platter of assorted cheese, meat, olives, marcona almonds, dried fruit, whipped feta, crackers and your choice of seasonal dip with crudité.
Large Group Policy: To arrange a tasting for parties of 8 or more, please call our tasting room at 503-852-7010. Please note that we do have a 24-hour cancellation policy to receive a full refund. Cancellations within the 24-hour window, or no shows on day of reservation will result in a 50% charge of our tasting fee, per person. Reservation will be forfeited after 15 minutes.
Pet Policy: Please no pets, service animals only.
If you are a member of our wine industry community: Please call our tasting room at 503-852-7010 or email reservations@kenwrightcellars.com to arrange an industry tasting appointment.