Sunset Magazine has featured out 2016 Rosé in a feature on Rosé wines that are “easy going down – and easy on the wallet.” Sunset is tapping into a nationwide craze for pink wines that’s not just about summer weather, but about people discovering how interesting and affordable rosé wines can be. “As the weather warms up, wine-shop…
We’ve been featured on Grant’s Getaways! Grant McOmie is one of Oregon’s favorite travel journalists and we are honored to be included on this feature on the Oregon Wine Country Electric Vehicle Byway, otherwise known as Plug & Pinot. You can explore many Oregon travel destinations with Grant on the Travel Oregon website as well as…
A lot has been happening this spring! Here’s what’s been going on at Elk Cove over the past three months. In the Vineyard: We officially have 100% budbreak. We’re still about 2 weeks behind our average year so we anticipate a later harvest than in 2016. On a warm day this time of year you can…
Happy New Year! We have some introductions to make! Fall 2016 saw the departure of Direct Sales Manager, John Bellncula who left to pursue his career in wine in a climate conducive to his passion for skiing in Colorado. While the DTC Team buckled down for a busy holiday season, we searched for the right…
Looking for tips on getting the most out of your glass? Here’s a simple method to help anyone describe the wines they enjoy – featuring Elk Cove’s Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly.
The Willamette Valley was named Region of the Year by the 2016 Wine Star awards: “The vintners who first explored the valley’s potential were pioneers. There was no history to build upon, no grapes to purchase to produce wines while they waited for new vineyards to bear fruit. Only one of the first dozen or so…
In their largest blind tasting ever, Portland’s had 12 local wine experts evaluate more than 1,200 bottles to discover the state’s best wines. You can peruse the complete results here. Our 2014 Mount Richmond Pinot Noir made the list, coming in at #42: “Plum and nectarine. Black cherry. Big and robust. Pair with: grass-fed-beef burgers” – Portland Monthly, October 2016…
Curious about the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and the winemakers who make this beautiful place their home? Here’s a video from a few years back that tells the story. Jump to 1:45 if you’d like to see Elk Cove Winemaker Adam Campbell speaking on how strong community is one of the things that makes our region so special….
“Five second-generation Oregon winemakers share what it’s been like to make a career in the family vineyard” Paul Gregutt interviewed five second-generation Willamette Valley winemakers, including our own Adam Campbell, on how they made what he calls “the most difficult decision of all – whether to devote their lives to the family wine business.” Jason…
Fifty top Oregon wineries join together to host Pinot Camp, the ultimate opportunity for members of the wine trade to meet the faces behind the labels while exploring the Willamette Valley’s stunning wine country. In 2016 Elk Cove hosted viticulture workshops and a panel of Oregon winegrowers, including our own winemaker/owner Adam Campbell and vineyard…
Riesling Revival is a celebration of Oregon Riesling that doubles a poolside welcome to members of the wine trade on their first day of Oregon Pinot Camp.
The first ever Willamette: The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction was a huge success, bringing in $476,000 to support the Willamette Valley Wineries Association. The funds will be used to promote our Willamette Valley wineries, including Elk Cove! Read more about the auction here. This trade only event started on Friday with sub-AVA specific events. Elk…
“Adam Campbell of Elk Cove is known for his complex, terroir-driven, single-vineyard Pinots, but his basic estate bottling is no less appealing. Floral on the nose, it offers substantial flavor without weightiness, ending with a hint of peppery spice. If you like this one, you may well find yourself investing in his single-vineyard bottlings, too.”
Elk Cove’s founders, Pat and Joe Campbell were honored as “Legacy Winemakers” at the 2015 ¡Salud! Auction. An influential Oregon winemaker or pioneer has been the recipient of this award each year since 2007. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this year’s ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction. Together we raised a record breaking $800,000 to…
Harvest 2015 was the earliest on record for the Northern Willamette Valley and we were a little stunned when our first fruit hit the crushpad on September 8th. Autumn brought relief from the heat with mild evenings and cool rainless nights that allowed for slow, even ripening. We harvested fruit that was absolutely pristine and…