Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016 pinot-noir The vines from lower sited

The vines from lower sited terraces grow partly on layered fertile loess and bring earlier maturing wines that are very expressive in their youth

of tension and definition

With its lowish alcohol

this is a very youthful Chardonnay

but with nice mineral freshness that makes it feel lighter than it really is

Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016 pinot-noir The vines from lower sited"The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is made with fruit from all five of vineyard sites: Estate, Mount Richmond, Five Mountain, Clay Court and Windhill. We also purchase a small amount of select fruit from other producers who are longtime friends of Elk Cove. These sites are comprised of both Pommard and Dijon plant material, with multiple clones represented. Tasting Notes: Full aromas of dark spicy raspberry and Bing cherry fruit are primary with wafts