Ken Wright Cellars
Since 1994, Ken Wright Cellars in Carlton, Oregon has crafted single-vineyard and AVA-designated Pinot Noir wines from 13 distinct sites across the Northern Willamette Valley. The winery's commitment to organic and nutrition-based farming, paired with minimal handling in the cellar, lets the fruit shine through—an approach that's earned the operation consistent 90+ scores and recognition as a benchmark producer of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Style profile
A Carlton-based Willamette Valley specialist working exclusively with Pinot Noir from eight designated vineyard sites, emphasizing site-specific terroir expression through organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking since 1994.
The room
From the winery’s own description — visitor reports will refine this
~$30 tasting fee(verify — fees vary)
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Tasting rooms
Ken Wright Cellars Tasting Room
120 N Pine St
Carlton, OR 97111
- Mon
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Tue
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Wed
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Thu
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 6 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 5 PM
Upcoming events
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Primary varietals
Amenities
Region
Willamette Valley
Vineyards
Bryce · Canary Hill · Freedom Hill · Guadalupe · Hirschy Vineyard · McCrone · Savoya · Tanager
Accolades
- ★Consistent 90+ scores from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Vinous
- ★Recognized as a benchmark producer of single-vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
- ★Ken Wright previously co-founded Panther Creek Cellars before establishing Ken Wright Cellars in 1994