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91 Points for our 2017 Chardonnay in James Suckling

Our 2017 Chardonnay received an outstanding 91 points from James Suckling. Here's what they had to say:

"This has a fresh and lithe feel with bright limes and pineapple, delivered as a crisp and crunchy array of melon and pear-drop flavors. Nice, tight acidity to close." - James Suckling

JamesSuckling.com uses a 100-point scale, with 90 points or more being outstanding. "It’s a wine I want to drink a glass of and is an outstanding purchase." - James Suckling 

This review was published 05/14/2019 at www.jamessuckling.com

90 Points for our 2018 Pinot Gris in Wine Enthusiast

Our 2018 Pinot Gris was awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! 

"Bursting with freshly cut pear fruit and skin, both scents and flavors, this fruit-driven wine is a delight. It's not the most complex Pinot Gris on the market, but for pure fruit goodness it's tough to beat." - Editor, Paul Gregutt

The full review will post in the October 2019 issue of the magazine and online at winemag.com.

2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Awarded 90 Points

​Our 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was awarded 90 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine! 

"Pike Road blends purchased grapes from top vineyards such as Shea, Zenith and Temperance Hill, produced under the watchful eye of Elk Cove's Adam Campbell. A terrific value, this supple young wine incorporates blackberry, black cherry, black tea and dark chocolate elements, nicely wrapped up with smooth, ripe tannins." - Editor, Paul Gregutt

The full review will post in the October 2019 issue of the magazine and online at winemag.com.

 

2018 Chardonnay Awarded 91 Points & Editors' Choice

Our 2018 Chardonnay was awarded an excellent 91 points and selected as an Editors' Choice wine by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!

"This is a richly fruity wine, with apple, pear and kiwi flavors in abundance. It softens up on the midpalate, with a spicy cinnamon kick through the finish. The length, balance and big fruit flavors are impressive." - Editor, Paul Gregutt

The full review will post in the October 2019 issue of the magazine and online at winemag.com.

2017 Meyer Pinot Noir: 92 Points in Wine Enthusiast

Our 2017 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir was awarded an excellent 92 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! 

"Fully ripened black cherry fruit anchors a supple, sexy wine that is accented with scents of bourbon tea. There's a streak of coffee liqueur also, and perfectly ripened tannins to pull it all together." - Editor, Paul Gregutt

The full review will post in the October 2019 issue of the magazine and online at winemag.com.

Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir: 93 Points in Wine Enthusiast

Our 2017 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir was awarded an excellent 93 points and selected as an Editors' Choice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!

"This wine is loaded with raspberries, blackberries, cherries and preserved lemons, dotted with baking spice and finished with a touch of chocolate-covered orange peel. It may sound like dessert, but it's a thoroughly delicious dry-red wine that will add to the enjoyment of any pork, lamb or poultry entrée." - Editor, Paul Gregutt

The full review will post in the October 2019 issue of the magazine and online at winemag.com.

Heather Perkin's Staff Pick: Our 2017 Sidekick Cuvée

"I'm super excited about our 2017 Sidekick Cuvée - we finally have a name for this wine, previously known as our "white label." It's a sidekick to our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

One of my most enjoyable roles is tasting through our French oak barrels at blending time. There's always a few barrels from different vineyard sites that blend together in harmony - meaning they don't fit the single-vineyard program. While they would be a fabulous addition to the Willamette Valley Blend, we are fortunate to do an additional label - the Sidekick Cuvée - to highlight a blend that is more fruit-forward, jumping out of the glass at a stellar price!

I hope you enjoy it as much I as enjoyed making it/blending it. Cheers!" - Heather Perkin

2017 SIDEKICK CUVÉE - $18 through August 2019 (normally $20)

The 2017 is a blend of Willamette Valley fruit from several vineyard sites, fermented in small stainless steel open fermenters and matured in 100% French oak barrels.

"Lush and red-fruited, this wine opens with bright plum and violet aromas that lead to a palate brimming with juicy, rounded cherry flavors alongside an earthy, dusty spice and a brambly, smoky tobacco finish."

This small 200 case production wine is only available from our tasting room and wine club. 

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2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - 90 points from Vinous

Another great review for our 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir:

"Bright red. Displays ripe cherry and black raspberry aromas, along with hints of savory herbs, licorice and lavender. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, showing good depth to its dark berry and bitter cherry flavors, which pick up a spicy quality on the back half. Clings nicely on the gently sweet finish, which features dusty tannins and repeating spiciness." - Josh Raynolds, June 2019

Vinous has subscribers in over 80 countries and is one of the most respected wine publications in the world. At the intersection of media and technology, Vinous is Antonio Galloni’s vision of a modern-day wine publication. Vinous’s team of renowned critics and writers offers in depth coverage of new releases, retrospectives and verticals of older wines, videos with winemakers, interactive maps, restaurant recommendations and more, all published in a continual, daily stream of articles.

Learn more and read the reviews at vinous.com

2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir - 92 points from Vinous

Josh Raynolds gave our 2016 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir a great review of 92 points:

"Shimmering ruby-red. Expansive aromas of black raspberry, cherry cola, baking spices and candied rose. Deep-pitched dark berry and cherry flavors are complemented and enlivened by sexy floral pastille and spicecake notes that build with aeration. Velvety, slow-building tannins lend shape to the very long, sweet finish, which leaves notes of star anise and cola behind." - Josh Raynolds, June 2019

Vinous has subscribers in over 80 countries and is one of the most respected wine publications in the world. At the intersection of media and technology, Vinous is Antonio Galloni’s vision of a modern-day wine publication. Vinous’s team of renowned critics and writers offers in depth coverage of new releases, retrospectives and verticals of older wines, videos with winemakers, interactive maps, restaurant recommendations and more, all published in a continual, daily stream of articles.

Learn more and subscribe at vinous.com

2016 Xander Taryn Vineyard Pinot Noir - 92 points from Vinous

Josh Raynolds gave our 2016 Xander Taryn Vineyard Pinot Noir a great review of 92 points:

"Vivid red. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry and candied rose scents are complemented by hints of licorice and mocha. Silky, sweet and broad on the palate; juicy red fruit, spicecake and savory herb flavors pick up a hint of bitter chocolate on the back half. Fine-grained tannins add shape to a chewy, persistent finish that leaves behind sappy cherry liqueur and baking spice notes." - Josh Raynolds, June 2019

Vinous has subscribers in over 80 countries and is one of the most respected wine publications in the world. At the intersection of media and technology, Vinous is Antonio Galloni’s vision of a modern-day wine publication. Vinous’s team of renowned critics and writers offers in depth coverage of new releases, retrospectives and verticals of older wines, videos with winemakers, interactive maps, restaurant recommendations and more, all published in a continual, daily stream of articles.

Learn more and read the reviews at vinous.com