WillaKenzie Estate
WillaKenzie Estate 2000 Pinot Gris
- $18
This excellent property has been a leader in Oregon Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc since its inception. The new Gris is a delicious and spicy bottling, with tart, vivid fruit that leaves a clean, racy impression in the mouth. Lean and inviting.
— P.G.
(2/1/2002)
WillaKenzie Estate 2004 Pinot Gris
- $18
WillaKenzie pulls off a powerhouse Gris in this hot, ripe vintage. A chewy core of ripe pear is substantial, layered and texturally satisfying. Hints of vanilla custard are laced throughout, and the finishing kiss of lime and citrus zest is just about perfect.
— P.G.
(11/15/2005)
WillaKenzie Estate 2005 Pinot Blanc
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- $19
The Pinot Blanc from this property puts many Oregon Pinot Gris to shame; it’s got more polish, more detail and more class overall. Compared to its estate-grown cousin, the Blanc is a bit more delicate, with lovely stone fruit, Asian pear and pink grapefruit highlights. Whole-cluster pressing and cold fermentation enhance aromas and bring out nuances of citrus rind.
— P.G.
(12/1/2006)
WillaKenzie Estate 2003 Kiana Pinot Noir
- $45
Good concentrated, almost jammy fruit ñ strawberry preserves streaked with coffee. This is showing a lot of tannin also, mixed flavors of black tea, silage, soy and balsamic. It’s a very interesting wine that needs more time to completely knit together.
— P.G.
(9/1/2006)
WillaKenzie Estate 2003 Aliette Pinot Noir
- $36
Lush and extracted, spicy and full-bodied, this is a wonderful effort that showcases the ripeness of the 2003s. Spicy, tannic and laden with grace notes of mineral, iodine and licorice.
— P.G.
(9/1/2006)
WillaKenzie Estate 1999 Estelle Chardonnay
- $25
This limited (250 case) production, Dijon-clone wine shows the ripe, bright flavor profile of the "new" Oregon Chardonnays. Oily and slightly hot, with opulent, assertive, high-toned aromas, it is a big wine that finishes with a burst of sweet vanilla.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
WillaKenzie Estate 2008 Pinot Gris
- $20
WillaKenzie’s Pinot Gris is fleshier and rounder than the elegant, delicious Pinot Blanc, and makes a fine companion wine. The soft entry tastes of Asian pear, yellow apple and a bit of green pineapple. It firms up as it rolls across the palate, with excellent concentration and focus.
— P.G.
(12/15/2009)
WillaKenzie Estate 2003 Emery Pinot Noir
- $45
Soft and approachable, this has mixed red fruits kissed with a strong piney accent. Comes on somewhat tannic, tough and stemmy, but opens up nicely with some breathing time.
— P.G.
(9/1/2006)
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