2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley:
20th Annual Restaurant Poll. “In the MOST POPULAR PINOT NOIRS category, Elk Cove’s 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ranked #24.” (April 1, 2009)
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Elk Cove pinot noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon is a wine with silky integrated tannins and supple red fruit. The mix of soils in the region, including sandstone and basalt, according to Forbes, gives the wine a mineral-driven finish that keeps it feeling focused on the palate. This wine will pair with many styles of salmon, but we love it with sushi for an out-of-the-box pairing.
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2008 Pinot Noir Reserve: 92 Points “Crisp in texture and tightly wound, with a strong mineral note running through the dark berry and licorice flavors, which linger easily on the beautifully refined finish. Drink now through 2015.” – Harvey Steiman (August 18, 2010)
