656081 Wed Sep 30 11:45:26 -0700 2009 12 34 Wine 0 5070025 I'm looking to buy a nice bottle as a gift for my brother and his wife, who are about to celebrate their first anniversary. We both enjoy a lot of Oregon Pinots, and the store I looked at has three Ken Wright bottles on sale, so it seemed a good fit. Wondering if anyone has tasted all three of these, or even just one or two, and can comment on them: Ken Wright Abbot Claim Pinot - 2007 Ken Wright Carter Pinot - 2007 Ken Wright McKrone Pinot - 2007 All three are on sale for $49.99, so taste is the only comparison point here. Slightly more expensive ($70) but there is also a 2004 bottle of Torri Mor's Hawks View Pinot I'm considering. I'd love if anyone has comments on any of these wines, and I'm open to other suggestions too. Wed Sep 30 11:45:26 -0700 2009 68210 andytee 1 5087389 check out the tasting notes on CellarTracker Wed Oct 07 20:43:38 -0700 2009 5070025 31795 ibstatguy 2 5087544 Did that, wanted a second opinion. Ended up finding something completely different that I think will be a good gift - an 05 Mas De Daumas Gassac, the "Grand Cru of Languedoc". Haven't tried it but it came well recommended from someone I trust and the notes read well. Wed Oct 07 23:07:29 -0700 2009 5087389 68210 andytee 3 5087934 Assuming you're talking about the red, it's an elegant and appealingly restrained wine that repays aging. The white is also exquisite. Thu Oct 08 07:07:13 -0700 2009 5087544 10520 carswell 3 5088708 the Gassac is an excellent wine Thu Oct 08 11:14:51 -0700 2009 5087544 31795 ibstatguy 1 5088502 Andytee - I tried all of Writght's 2005s and 2006s. I firmly believe they are overpriced. I like the Domaine Serene Evenstad 2005 much better ($55). The reason why I think you should buy a Ken Wright wine is for the name...he is one of the first celebrity pinot producers in Oregon...and let's be honest, the name is usually an important part of a gift. If you don't mind a lesser name and want the best value, head over to K&L wines or call Michael Jordan at (415) 896-1734 ext. 1024. He is an Oregon pinot expert. Thu Oct 08 10:03:36 -0700 2009 5070025 1109984 kaysyrahsyrah 2 5088710 I've had good luck with Sandy at Mt Tabor Wine in Portland Thu Oct 08 11:15:52 -0700 2009 5088502 31795 ibstatguy 1 5089560 I've had none of the '07s, but I'm moe a fan of Ken Wright than I am even of Torri Mor's most expensive bottlings. Thu Oct 08 16:28:27 -0700 2009 5070025 50041 whiner 2 5089577 whiner: have you tried any wines from Brickhouse or Thomas? Thu Oct 08 16:36:25 -0700 2009 5089560 31795 ibstatguy 3 5089630 Brickhouse - yes; Thomas - no. I liked the Brickhouses I've tried, but I have no strong recollections. Never thought "This is GREAT". Unlike KW, Le Cadeau, Domaine Serene, Soter, Beaux Freres, etc all of which have produced some pretty great wines, imo. Thu Oct 08 16:54:19 -0700 2009 5089577 50041 whiner 4 5102979 I agree on KW. I wish I noted the vineyard at the time, but one of my top 3 Pinot experiences was an aged bottle of KW up in Oregon. My personal opinion is that the $40 bucks for futures is a steal; in a good year, the wines go toe to toe with $100 bottles without breaking a sweat, in less good years I still think they're fairly priced. The only problem is you have to think well in advance... Wed Oct 14 12:29:18 -0700 2009 5089630 17221 SteveG 1 5099498 Haven't popped any '07's from Oregon yet, but have found the '06's surprisingly approachable now. Had some '01 Ken Wright's at an offline recently that were in a very nice place! Buy some '07's and lay them down for 5 plus years....I think you'll be pleased with the result... -mJ Tue Oct 13 08:48:58 -0700 2009 5070025 192452 njfoodies 1 5102787 The Torii Mor Hawks View is a great Pinot. We opened a bottle a month ago and it was worth the price. Wed Oct 14 11:31:50 -0700 2009 5070025 147852 bobert1006