The field was given the name "Canary Hill" in Japanese because the original owners, Dick and Nancy, saw thousands of canaries when they arrived in the area. However, it was later discovered that the yellow birds were not canaries.
Ken loved this vineyard so much that he acquired it from Dick and Nancy in 2006.To pay tribute to them for believing in this land, which was surrounded by pasture, and planting grapes here, the label depicts the scene of the couple's first planting.
While Carter Vineyard faces west, Canary Hill faces east, allowing it to receive soft sunlight and resulting in thin-skinned grapes that produce a delicate Pinot Noir.
The scent of bright fruits such as American cherry, blackberry and quince spreads with floral notes of lilac and hibiscus.
The silky, soft flavor and lively acidity spread throughout your mouth.
This year's harvest averaged just under three tonnes, which was optimal given the accumulated heat experienced during the growing season.
The dry summer weather prevented any disease outbreaks and fermentation proceeded perfectly without any pause.
The wines are rich and expressive, with great finesse and depth of colour.
Ken Wright was Oregon's first to be featured on the cover of Wine Spectator in 2015 with a nine-page profile highlighting his achievements in the Oregon Pinot Noir industry and his local philanthropic work.
Specializing in single vineyard wines, his wines have been praised around the world for 40 years.
The Pinot Noir variety is unlike any other food or drink we know, and it has an incredible power to connect us to the fields and the earth.
Ken says it's like a blank canvas, allowing the grapes to absorb and express the aromas and flavors of each land.
Ken was the first to advocate that not all Willamette Valley AVAs were the same, and that they needed to be subdivided and have sub-AVAs established.
Without Ken Wright, Oregon Pinot Noir would not be as unique as it is today.
Ken also clearly explains the relationship between the characteristics of Pinot Noir and the soil, stating that Pinots grown on marine sedimentary soils tend to produce floral and spice-focused wines, while those grown on volcanic sedimentary soils tend to produce wines with a more fruity flavor.