Elk Cove Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

8.9137 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Geoffrey Turnbull

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, 2017
Matthew Lee

Tasty, 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
Ed Matthews

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
brando cox

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
Matt Sterr

Nice, expressive nose. Plush, classic Willamette PN palate.

Nice, expressive nose. Plush, classic Willamette PN palate.

May 18th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

2013 - 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
Nathan Claiborn

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
Steve Cunneen

P.N in honour of Mom 18/09/20

P.N in honour of Mom 18/09/20

Sep 19th, 2020
Pete Pecoraro

Very nice but overpriced

Very nice but overpriced

May 14th, 2017
Gerardo Suro

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