King Estate is located southwest of Eugene, Oregon near the town of Lorane. The
820 acre estate provides a spectacular mountain vineyard site with elevations
ranging from 800 to 1,100 feet and cool, prevailing northwest winds that moderate
vineyard temperatures.
>The
majestic winery, which reflects the architectural tradition of a French
chateau, encompasses approximately 110,000 square feet.
Total production capacity is 400,000
gallons.
King Estate is home to orchards, gardens, a traditional cottage and acres of
rolling vineyards.
King Estate has also developed
Lorane Grapevines, a state of the art vine propagation facility. Lorane
Grapevines, Oregon's largest producer
of grafted grapevines, operates as a separate business producing vines grafted
on various phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Lorane Grapevines provides rootstock
for planting King Estate's vineyards and markets grafted vines to the U.S.
wine industry as well. The Estate is owned and fully funded by the King family.
From the winery: "This beautiful, pale straw Pinot Gris displays aromas of peach, passionfruit, lemon-lime, pear and apple, accented with floral blossom and honeysuckle. In the mouth this wine is brig ...read more
Wine Spectator rating 88 points: "Sweet but balanced, with a welcome earthy, slightly bitter edge to the ripe pear, apricot and spice flavors. Drink now through 2006. 800 cases made." ...read more
Highest priced Pinot gris from King Estate, made from organic fruit. Very intensely flavored, like a buttery California Chardonnay. Very American in style. ...read more
Second label for King Estate Winery, a good value Pinot noit at a very reasonable price. ...read more
King Estate's 2004 vintage Pinot ...read more
Light & fruity, this grape is the same as is used to make French Beaujolais. ...read more >>
King Estate makes this higher end Pinot noir each year ...read more >>
Wine Spectator rating 88 points: "Bright, surprisingly tart and juicy, a bit high on the acid meter but the flavors come zinging through, offering ripe berry and smoky notes that last. Drink now throu ...read more >>
Wine Spectator rating 88 points: "Bright and juicy, lively with black cherry, citrus and spice flavors, which vibrate nicely on the finish. Drink now through 2007. 500 cases made." ...read more >>
