In 2004 the movie Sideways was released in theaters worldwide.  Since that time the growth rate of pinot noir production has soared dramatically.  Wine makers and market experts have credited the surge in its popularity with the films main character, Miles Raymond's, repeated praise of pinot noir. Although the movie details the adventures of two middle-aged men as they embark on a week long road trip through California's wine country, when most people think of pinot noir they usually think of the great wines from Oregon.  And when they think of Oregon pinot noir the first name that comes to mind is probably Ken Wright Cellars. 

Ken Wright Cellars is located in Carlton, Oregon and is perennially a top producer of pinot noir.  All of Ken Wright's wines are single-vineyard bottlings that always have finesse and extraordinary polish from vintage to vintage.  Ken Wright's talent is in showcasing the quality of the fruit from the vineyards of the Willamette Valley.  Each year the offerings from Ken Wright are rated very highly.

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