“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)
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93 Points – Vinous
Powerful, smoke- and spice-tinged cherry and blueberry qualities on the nose, along with building floral and vanilla nuances. Musky underbrush and licorice notes emerge with air and carry onto the palate, which offers bitter cherry, blue fruit, spicecake and floral pastille flavors. A sweeter cola note pops up on the impressively long, youthfully tannic finish, which echoes the cherry and floral nuances.
2012 Pinot Gris: “TOP VALUE” in Wine Spectator
Our 2012 Pinot Gris was listed in the Wine Spectator as one of “Harvey Steiman’s Recommended Wines from Oregon” in their article “Oregon’s Light Touch”. Of 600 wines reviewed for the report, only 18 were listed as a “Top Value”. Here’s what else Steiman had to say about our 2012 Pinot Gris: “Light and sleek,…
95 Points – International Wine Report
The 2023 Elk Cove Vineyards Mount Richmond Pinot Noir spends 10 months resting in 26% new French oak, setting the stage for a wine that feels both commanding yet composed. Aromatically, it opens at a measured pace, revealing dark cherry compote, crushed marionberry, star anise, a touch of dried meatiness, and damp forest floor as the glass settles. The palate carries a broader, more forceful shape, layering dense fruit with earthy undertones and a pronounced savory streak. Firm, sand-textured tannins anchor the wine’s structure, while vibrant acidity threads through the core and propels a long finish marked by spice and tea leaf nuances. Pair this with slow-braised lamb shoulder finished with rosemary and black garlic, served over creamy polenta, where the wine’s depth, grip, and savory tones mirror the richness of the dish. 1,219 cases produced.
