Ken Wright Cellars Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir is a premium Oregon wine from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA in the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1994, Ken Wright Cellars is dedicated to producing the highest quality Pinot Noir, with a focus on expressing the unique terroir of each vineyard site. The Yamhill-Carlton bottling draws from the finest vineyards in the AVA, grown in marine sedimentary soils including Willakenzie, Melbourne, and Wellsdale series.

This light and perfumed red wine features tart cherry and bramble fruits mingling with spice notes of cinnamon, clove, and cola. The palate is elegant and focused with a balanced structure on the finish. Critics have rated this wine highly, with an average score of 92/100. Owen Bargreen described the 2022 vintage as "juicy and generous Pinot Noir, offering ripe red cherry and red raspberry notes with cloves, lavender and hints of salty soils." At 13.0% alcohol, it pairs well with chicken, turkey, and other lighter fare. The estate follows sustainable farming practices.