Wine Reviews
2002 Pinot Noir
From: Oregon State Fair Professional Wine Awards, 2005
Won Gold, Best of Class and Best of Show!
From: Tasters Guild International, 2005
Won Silver!
From: Pinot Report, 7/15/05
Score: 92 'Smart Buy'
"Big and rich style"
King Estate Winery
Pinot Noir Oregon 2002
Medium-deep ruby color; spicy, rich aromas of cherry and sweet oak; lots of sour cherry flavors, nice spicy notes and toasty oak, good balance and structure, lingering finish. A very pleasant Pinot - lots of delicious flavors make this drinkable, medium-bodied Pinot great for any occasion.
From: The Wine Report, August/September 2005
Score: 94 Points
2002 King Estate Winery Pinot Noir (Oregon)
Summary: Deep in its blood-red appearance, this seductive offering wowed the panel with sultry aromas of smoke, spice, ripe cherry and earth-like musk. Silky and exotic with attractive tannins, it proved to be more than a mouthful with its generous flavors of balsamic strawberries and cream enveloped in satin, smoke and Asian spice. Eliciting a cheer of "Bravo!" from one panelist, this beauty kept its composure all the way to the end, climaxing into a "celebratory finish" of tannins, toasted wood and fruit.
From: BTI, Summer 2005
Score: 89 - Highly Recommended
Pinot Noir 2002
From: Wine Press Northwest, Summer 2005
King Estate
2002 Pinot Noir
Excellent
King Estate is taking the message of Oregon Pinot Noir to the nation, thanks to its broad distribution. The message here includes aromas of elegant strawberries and cherries and bold flavors of raspberries and light oak. Smooth tannins and bright acidity.
From: Wine Spectator , May 31st 2005
Score: 89
King Estate Pinot Noir
Oregon 2002
Supple, lithe and appealing for the clarity of the raspberry and cherry flavors, remaining fresh and smooth through the generous finish.
From: The Northwest Palate, May/June 2005
Highly Recommended
King Estate
2002 Pinot Noir, OR $24
Alluring aromas of rose petal, crushed cherries, and light smoke. Vibrant, juicy flavors of spiced cherry, with notes of light barrel toast. Elegant and restrained, with good length. Serve now with grilled salmon, or cellar 1-2 years.
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