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2003 Pinot Noir

SMART BUY! Medium-deep ruby purple color; bright cherry aromas with a touch of forest floor; rich and forward cherry fruit, spicy notes and a bit of forest floor for complexity; good structure and balance; lingering finish. Another great every-day Pinot from King Estate -- deep, fruit and great with food.

Score: 88

King Estate is located in the Southern end of the Willamette Valley, southwest of Eugene, Oregon near the town of Lorane. Founded in the early 1990's by Ed King III and his father, Ed King Jr., the 1,033-acre wine estate specializes in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris but does produce a few other varieties as well. The 110,000 square foot winery's design is based on a French chateau and the estate vineyards are located at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,100 feet. Winemaker Bill Kremer's Pinot offerings include the Signature Collection bottling - always a good value, some vineyard designated bottlings and the top of the line Domaine bottling.

SMART BUY! "Deep and fruity..."
King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2003

Medium-deep ruby purple color; bright cherry aromas with a touch of forest floor; rich and forward cherry fruit, spicy notes and a bit of forest floor for complexity; good structure and balance; lingering finish. Another great everyday Pinot from King Estate - deep, fruity and great with food.

15,100 cases made $25 Score: 92

"Big, rich style has juicy blackberry and cherry flavors against a velvety texture, the flavors persisting on the fine-grained finish. Drink now through 2010."
King Estate Signature Pinot Noir 2003

Score: 87