King Estate
King Estate 2008 Domaine Pinot Noir
- $60
The wine is King Estate’s superpremium offering, made exclusively with organically grown grapes from the estate vineyard. Lush and earthy, it’s got a lot of forward, tart berry fruit power, turns a bit soft in the middle, and sails away with a hint of heat and a lick of chocolate.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
King Estate 1997 Reserve Chardonnay
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- $15
This is much creamier, with much more leesy flavor than the regular bottling, but not as much ripe fruit (perhaps because it is from a different vintage). Various flavors of nuts, honey, spice and light tropical fruit mingle in a well balanced finish.
— P.G.
(8/1/2003)
King Estate 2006 Domaine Pinot Gris
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- $25
King Estate first made their Domaine Pinot Gris in 2003, exclusively from estate-grown fruit. Constant experimentation with new clones and multiple trellis systems has brought marked, steady improvement. This is a fine effort; the fruit smacks of cut pear, pineapple and light tropical flavors. It’s textural and tangy, with a pleasing citrus skin finish.
— P.G.
(4/1/2008)
King Estate 2008 Domaine Pinot Gris
- $25
Lightly herbal, scented with tart pear and tasting the same, this organically grown estate wine is King Estate’s best Pinot Gris. Their signature bottling sets a good standard for the grape in Oregon; this elevates it with more detail, density and personality. The alcohol is a sensible 13%, allowing subtle green fruit and herb grace notes to emerge.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
King Estate 1998 Reserve Pinot Noir
- $35
Solid and flavorful, with a bouquet of smoky oak over dry cherry fruit, accented by pepper and spice. The wood is plentiful but handsome, nicely framing the ripe fruit. Earthy forest-floor notes and a supple yet tangy mouthfeel complete the attractive package. It’s warm and inviting, finishing with good length. Drink now through 2005. Significantly better than a…
— W.E.
(3/1/2002)
King Estate 1999 Pfeiffer Vineyards Pinot Noir
- $40
Sweet fruit, pure and crystal clear defines this single-vineyard effort from King Estate. It’s a crisp, tight Pinot with firm fruit and a concentrated, spicy middle. Nothing jammy or over the top, but well made and knit together. This is the third year they have made the wine, though just the second “official” release.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
King Estate 2003 Signature Pinot Noir
- $25
King Estate is re-tooling their Pinot lineup, eliminating the reserve tier. This “Signature” bottling incorporates a higher percentage (almost two thirds) of estate-grown fruit. Firm and tight, it’s a nice mix of berries and pomegranate, hard and lightly metallic. There are hints of bark and earth, and the structure to improve over the next 3–5 years.
— P.G.
(5/1/2006)
King Estate 1996 Chardonnay
- $14
Earthy aromas and apple, pear, toast and herbs on the nose and palate mark this enjoyable and well-structured wine. Offers a nice balance of creaminess and tanginess in the mouth and a crisp, spicy finish to boot.
— M.M.
(12/31/1999)
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