2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir McCrone Vineyard

The 2009 Pinot Noir McCrone Vineyard delivers a perfume of earthy minerals, spicy red fruits, and incense in a straightforward style. Savory and medium-bodied in the glass, this slightly one-dimensional offering is meant for drinking over the next 6-7 years. Ken Wright Cellars’ 2009 Pinot Noirs range from excellent to outstanding in quality but generally lack the structure, density, and richness of the great 2008 vintage. These are pretty, elegant wines to drink while the 2008s continue to fill out in the cellar. Tel. (503) 852-7070; www.kenwrightcellars.com