Willamette Valley Vineyards
Elton Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Beautifully evolved yet remaining fresh and vibrant with raspberry, wild strawberry, tomato leaf, rhubarb, pie cherry, and white pepper. Long finish with lingering fruit and pleasantly elevated acidity.
Beautifully evolved yet remaining fresh and vibrant with raspberry, wild strawberry, tomato leaf, rhubarb, pie cherry, and white pepper. Long finish with lingering fruit and pleasantly elevated acidity.
Mar 25th, 2015
Light Ruby in color. Berries and note of Raspberry on the nose. Light body on the palettes.
Light Ruby in color. Berries and note of Raspberry on the nose. Light body on the palettes.
Mar 9th, 2015
Willamette Valley Vineyards – Elton Pinot Noir 2017
Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir comes from the famed Elton Vineyard, first planted in 1983 and regarded as one of Oregon’s premier Pinot Noir sites. Perched on the east-facing slopes of the Eola-Amity Hills, the vines benefit from volcanic Jory soils and the cooling Van Duzer Corridor winds, which preserve acidity and enhance complexity.
Aromas & Flavors
Opening with seductive aromas of ripe red cherry, cranberry, and black raspberry, layered with rose petals, baking spices, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it reveals red currant, pomegranate, and a savory touch of clove and tea leaf, supported by a refined mineral edge.
Mouthfeel
Elegant and medium-bodied, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine strikes a beautiful balance between fruit purity and earthy depth, finishing long with a persistent, savory echo.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested from old vines at Elton Vineyard. Fermentation in small lots, some whole-cluster inclusion for structure, then aged 15–18 months in French oak (around 30–40% new). Crafted in a Burgundian-inspired style while remaining true to Oregon’s terroir-driven character.
Food Pairing
Perfect with cedar-plank salmon, roast duck, wild mushroom risotto, or herb-roasted chicken. Its elegance also makes it a natural fit with soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Verdict
A graceful, terroir-driven Pinot Noir that reflects both the pedigree of Elton Vineyard and the finesse of the 2017 vintage in Eola-Amity Hills. Balanced, complex, and age-worthy — a benchmark Oregon Pinot. Cheers!
Willamette Valley Vineyards – Elton Pinot Noir 2017
Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
This single-vineyard Pinot Noir comes from the famed Elton Vineyard, first planted in 1983 and regarded as one of Oregon’s premier Pinot Noir sites. Perched on the east-facing slopes of the Eola-Amity Hills, the vines benefit from volcanic Jory soils and the cooling Van Duzer Corridor winds, which preserve acidity and enhance complexity.
Aromas & Flavors
Opening with seductive aromas of ripe red cherry, cranberry, and black raspberry, layered with rose petals, baking spices, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it reveals red currant, pomegranate, and a savory touch of clove and tea leaf, supported by a refined mineral edge.
Mouthfeel
Elegant and medium-bodied, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine strikes a beautiful balance between fruit purity and earthy depth, finishing long with a persistent, savory echo.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested from old vines at Elton Vineyard. Fermentation in small lots, some whole-cluster inclusion for structure, then aged 15–18 months in French oak (around 30–40% new). Crafted in a Burgundian-inspired style while remaining true to Oregon’s terroir-driven character.
Food Pairing
Perfect with cedar-plank salmon, roast duck, wild mushroom risotto, or herb-roasted chicken. Its elegance also makes it a natural fit with soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Verdict
A graceful, terroir-driven Pinot Noir that reflects both the pedigree of Elton Vineyard and the finesse of the 2017 vintage in Eola-Amity Hills. Balanced, complex, and age-worthy — a benchmark Oregon Pinot. Cheers!
Favorite of the tasting ambassador, but not quite mine.
Favorite of the tasting ambassador, but not quite mine.
Oct 18th, 2022
Sweet cherry and plum with organic elements and a touch of new oak. Still youthful, dry with juicy cherry and plum fruit. Plenty of length. Feels a little richer than other Willamette with baking spices and a touch of warmth to finish. 14.2% ABV
Sweet cherry and plum with organic elements and a touch of new oak. Still youthful, dry with juicy cherry and plum fruit. Plenty of length. Feels a little richer than other Willamette with baking spices and a touch of warmth to finish. 14.2% ABV
Apr 12th, 2022
Wife said wherever this cane from see if you can get MORE!
Wife said wherever this cane from see if you can get MORE!
Oct 30th, 2021
Fruit notes but not sweet or tart. Fairly dry. Nice Pinot.
Fruit notes but not sweet or tart. Fairly dry. Nice Pinot.
May 10th, 2021
