Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton, Hirschy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 Barolo Christophe often releases a special

Christophe often releases a special blend in magnum (he never says which vineyards it’s from)

potpourri and incense

yet still just glides over the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness

the 2003 is as good as their finest single vineyard offerings

focusing tannins

Ken Wright Cellars, Yamhill-Carlton, Hirschy Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017 Barolo Christophe often releases a specialin original carton 92 points Wine Spectator Offers focus and presence, with slightly brooding blueberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with black tea and orange peel and build toward medium grained tannins . . . . [Only] 228 cases made. WineSpectator. com, Feb 2021