WillaKenzie Estate: The Next Generation

A veteran Willamette Valley winemaker of fifteen years, Erik Kramer is bringing clarity of fruit, finesse, texture, and balance to the wines coming off of this diverse and dynamic estate.

In this episode Erik talks sense of place, diversity and dynamism of the Estate, and what makes this special place teed up to continue to produce terroir-driven wines of outstanding quality.

In this episode, Erik discusses the energy, clarity of fruit, and intensity he strives for in his Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and how he achieves these elements through viticulture and winemaking choices.

The essence of this wine speaks to what the WillaKenzie Estate can be - a selection of key blocks culminating in a serious, site-reflective Pinot Noir. Erik discusses here how the Estate Pinot Noir speaks to the totality of the property and his love for the level of complexity that was achieved this vintage.

Oregon Chardonnay is on the rise! In this episode Erik walks us through his Willamette Valley expression, which balances creaminess, to create a sensation of richness and volume, paired with enough tension and precision to maintain the right palate shape.