Our 2015 Clay Court Pinot Noir was awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator Magazine.
“Cherry and floral cinnamon aromas persist through the focused and crisply structured flavors that glide easily toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2022. 91 points” – Tim Fish
This review posted in the October 15th edition of Wine Spectator Magazine.
“Adam Campbell, owner of Elk Cove in the Willamette Valley, produces Pinot-family wines. His Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris are standouts.” (January 1, 2009)
“2019 Elk Cove ‘Clay Court’ Pinot Noir- The 2019 Elk Cove ‘Clay Court’ Pinot Noir is from vines set on a hillside in the Parrett Mountain region of the Chehalem Mountains AVA. The wine is crafted from Dijon clonal selections 115, 777 as well as Pommard clone Pinot Noir. A soft entry greets you with tart red fruits and citrus embers alongside shades of peat moss on the palate. Enjoy this great new wine over the next decade.”
Supple and fleshy in texture and elegantly layered with raspberry, fresh violet and spiced cinnamon flavors that dance agilely toward silky tannins.
2004 Windhill Pinot Noir: 86 Points “Spicy dark fruit bouquet of jammy cherry, blackberry, gingerbread and mocha. Lush and supple, with sweet, nicely defined blackberry and chocolate flavors. This deepens and picks up some warm, roasted notes with air.” – Josh Raynolds (April 30, 2006)
2012 Reserve Pinot Noir recieves 93 Points from Harvey Steiman of the Wine Spectator. “Generous and focused, with blueberry and currant fruit at the core, shaded with hints of white pepper, carnation and clove. The graceful finish takes off and doesn’t stop. Has depth and intensity. Best from 2016 through 2022.” – Harvey Steiman
Neal Martin, writing for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, gave our 2014 Five Mountain Pinot Noir 93 points: “a very well-defined bouquet with real mineralité coming through. This is extremely well-focused. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, real tension and vigor with fine tannin, dark cherry and red plum fruit leading to a nicely poised, Volnay-like finish that…