Elk Cove Vineyards
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Surprised at the look of age on this wine. Youthful fruit is a bit quiet now but the structure is strong. Really enjoyed drinking this representative Willamette.
Surprised at the look of age on this wine. Youthful fruit is a bit quiet now but the structure is strong. Really enjoyed drinking this representative Willamette.
1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2017Tasty, drinkable especially one hour after opening. Light body, little astringency, ripe black fruit, hint of apple.
Tasty, drinkable especially one hour after opening. Light body, little astringency, ripe black fruit, hint of apple.
1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2016
Just starting to taste the 13's, so I don't have a really good grip on the vintage yet. But it does appear that some wineries were challenged. This wine has light cherry on the nose and palate and is lighter in style this year with moderately high acid. It seems appropriate for the vintage and I prefer this style. In a perfect world, I would like more secondary nuances.
Just starting to taste the 13's, so I don't have a really good grip on the vintage yet. But it does appear that some wineries were challenged. This wine has light cherry on the nose and palate and is lighter in style this year with moderately high acid. It seems appropriate for the vintage and I prefer this style. In a perfect world, I would like more secondary nuances.
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2015
young. medium bodied. nice notes of terroir, leather. tates earthy, spice, mushroom. decent but probably better with some age.
young. medium bodied. nice notes of terroir, leather. tates earthy, spice, mushroom. decent but probably better with some age.
Jul 17th, 2016
Nice, expressive nose. Plush, classic Willamette PN palate.
Nice, expressive nose. Plush, classic Willamette PN palate.
May 18th, 20162013 - lovely wine despite a somewhat difficult vintage - pretty nose followed by blackberries, dark earth & sage. Yum!
2013 - lovely wine despite a somewhat difficult vintage - pretty nose followed by blackberries, dark earth & sage. Yum!
Jul 31st, 2015
Always solid, always dependable, rarely exceptional, but when you're looking for solid, look here.
Always solid, always dependable, rarely exceptional, but when you're looking for solid, look here.
Jul 23rd, 2015
Nice, elegant aromas of baking spices, sweet, fresh red fruits and mint. Medium-bodied. Great to sip on its own or pair with food.
Nice, elegant aromas of baking spices, sweet, fresh red fruits and mint. Medium-bodied. Great to sip on its own or pair with food.
Apr 22nd, 2017