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93 Points
2019 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
Glistening ruby-red. Intensely perfumed cherry and dark berry scents are complemented by suggestions of cocoa powder, baking spices and pungent flowers. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering appealingly sweet red and blue fruit flavors that turn livelier as the wine opens up. The berry and floral notes drive a very long, gently chewy finish framed by fine-grained, even tannins. - Josh Raynolds, February 2022

93 Points
2019 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Brilliant ruby. Mulberry, cherry cola, licorice and succulent flowers on the deeply perfumed nose. Juicy red and blue fruit preserve, baking spice and floral pastille flavors deepen slowly as the wine opens up. Blends richness and energy with a sure hand and finishes very long, spicy and gently tannic, leaving kirsch and botanical herb notes behind. - Josh Raynolds, February 2022

92 Points
2019 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dark magenta. Kirsch, blackberry, violet and potpourri aromas show sharp clarity and building spiciness. Chewy and broad on the palate, offering bitter cherry, dark berry, spicecake and botanical herb flavors that turn sweeter and livelier through the back half. Finishes smoky and long, with repeating dark berry character and dusty tannins that build steadily and add firm closing grip. - Josh Raynolds, February 2022

92 Points
2019 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vivid ruby. Fresh red and blue fruit, floral and baking spice scents show fine clarity and spicy lift. Palate-caressing raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors deepen steadily through the back half. Betrays no rough edges and finishes smooth and long, with sneaky tannins and lingering blue fruit and spice notes. - Josh Raynolds, February 2022

90 Points
2019 Corinne Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, cherry pit and pungent flowers pick up licorice and spice nuances with aeration. Juicy and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and dark berry flavors and a sweetening touch of mocha. The spicy note repeats on the gently tannic and nicely persistent finish, which leaves a succulent herb note behind. - Josh Raynolds, February 2022

Great reviews in James Suckling

90 Points
2019 Willamette Valley Chardonnay
"A fruity nose of pears, mangoes, peaches and lemons. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a clean finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

90 Points
2019 Matteri Vineyard Chardonnay
"Baked apple, apricot, mango, brioche and lemon curd on the nose. It’s medium-to-full-bodied with a creamy, ripe and fruity palate." - James Suckling, July 2021

91 Points
2019 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
"Pleasing dried-strawberry character with dark cherries and hints of dried lemons. It’s medium-bodied with round, easy tannins and a fresh finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

91 Points
2019 Corinne Vineyard Pinot Noir
"A pretty nose of raspberries, cherries, dried leaves and spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Vibrant and fruity with sweet, juicy character. Supple finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

92 Points
2019 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir
"Aromas of redcurrants, plums, licorice and spice box. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Ripe and fruity with a sweet, creamy finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

91 Points
2019 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
"Ripe strawberries with blackberry and light coffee-bean undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fresh finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

91 Points
2019 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir
"Cherry, redcurrant and dried-herb aromas with baking-spice undertones. It’s medium-bodied with ripe tannins. Fruity and ripe with sweet fruit on the supple finish." - James Suckling, July 2021

93 Points
2019 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
"Very ripe strawberries with plums and perfumes on the nose, as well as a touch of cedar. Medium body and very fine, well-integrated tannins. Fresh and lightly savory, as well as fruity." - James Suckling, July 2021

 

92 Points in Wine Enthusiast

Our 2019 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir was awarded a 92 point score by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!

"Along with value-priced varietal wines, Elk Cove's sister winery offers limited-production single vineyard Pinots from non-estate sources. This fragrant wine opens with violets and raspberries and then moves into a spicy palate loaded with plums and blueberries. The acidity sparkles and pushes bright fruit flavors into a lingering finish. Given its screw cap seal, this wine should be decanted and will retain freshness for many years to come." - Paul Gregutt, Contributing Editor

This review published in the December, 2021 issue of the magazine.

Wine Enthusiast's 100-point wine-scoring scale:
98–100 – Classic. 94–97 – Superb. 90–93 – Excellent. 87–89 – Very good.

Learn more at winemag.com

2021 Pike Road Holiday Catalog

Pike Road is here to help you prepare for the holidays!

You can view our holiday offerings in our catalog and online shop, including a trio of our popular Rosés. These are fantastic holiday wines because they bring a merry and bright look to any table, plus a rosé pairs well with many traditional holiday dishes.

Whether you’re stocking your cellar in anticipation of company or sending a special gift, we’d be honored to be part of your celebrations. To help you send cheer, we’ve got flat-rate $10 shipping available on all orders now through December 16th.

Cheers a cozy and festive holiday season!

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Our 2019 Chardonnay is awarded 90 Points & Editors' Choice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!

Our 2019 Willamette Valley Chardonnay was awarded a 90 point score and an Editors' Choice designation by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! This follows a 91 point score in The Tasting Panel Magazine.

"This bright and fresh Chardonnay has a smooth, accessible mouthfeel, with light flavors of banana, pineapple and lemon meringue. There's a creamy note that coats the palate and lingers most pleasantly on the finish. Editors' Choice." - Paul Gregutt, Contributing Editor

This review published in the November, 2021 issue of the magazine.

Wine Enthusiast's 100-point wine-scoring scale:
98–100 – Classic. 94–97 – Superb. 90–93 – Excellent. 87–89 – Very good.

Learn more at winemag.com

Corinne Wins Gold!

Our 2019 Corinne Pinot Noir won gold at the 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition with a 90 point score!

We're very pleased because this is our first vintage making a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Corinne Vineyard. Planted in 1989 by the original owners of Rex Hill, it is a truly unique 27-acre vineyard at the intersection of marine and volcanic soils. Tucked into the south side of the Chehalem Mountains, it is a warmer site for Pinot Noir, producing intense fruit, heady aromatics, and lots of structure. We source from two blocks on the estate, Block 2 and Block 8, on the volcanic east-side of the property with the site's signature "Anklebreaker" basalt rocks. Learn more about this vineyard here.

 

 

 

Our 2019 Chardonnay is awarded 91 points by Tasting Panel Magazine

Our 2019 Chardonnay was awarded 91 points by Tasting Panel Magazine and included in their DOWN THE AISLE SECTION:

"This Chardonnay shows keen acidity and an angular body, our definition of modern. Sourced from four Yamhill-Carlton AVA vineyards, this sister label to Elk Cove is a ray of sunshine. It shows just-juiced lemon, under-ripe pineapple and wet stone, which adds textural dimension and keep its dynamic."

Find more reviews and learn more at tastingpanelmag.com

Corrine Vineyard

Planted in 1989 by the original owners of Rex Hill, it is a truly unique 27-acre vineyard at the intersection of marine and volcanic soils. Tucked into the south side of the Chehalem Mountains, it is a warmer site for Pinot Noir, producing intense fruit, heady aromatics, and lots of structure. We source from two blocks on the estate, Block 2 and Block 8, on the volcanic east-side of the property with the site's signature "Anklebreaker" basalt rocks.

Originally part of the Kings Ridge/Jacobs-Hart property planted by Rex Hill in the late-80s, it's now owned by Cooper Mountain who recently purchased the 30-acre property from John Olenik. Under new ownership, they are transitioning to biodynamic farming which emphasizes the health of the vines, soil, and vineyard ecosystem.

Our winemakers Adam Campbell and Heather Perkin have been working with fruit from this incredible Pinot Noir site for well over a decade. They share an appreciation for the terroir which showcases diverse aspects and soils within a small area. Thin marine sediments like those found in the nearby Ribbon Ridge AVA dominate the westside of the site, while rocky volcanic soils are located on the warmer eastside.

Both of our Corrine blocks were planted in 2009 and are located on the rocky volcanic east side of the property – Block 2 (Pommard) & Block 8 (777). This vineyard is so distinctively rocky that it has been aptly nicknamed “Anklebreaker” by another winemaker. Under the vines are layers of irregular basalt rocks, remnants of an ancient landslide, that absorb heat during the day, extending the ripening into the evenings, and providing lovely structure and deep flavors to the wines.

Top Scores in Tasting Panel Magazine

2020 was a banner year for Pike Road and sister winery Elk Cove in The Tasting Panel Magazine with three scores of 94 points and above for Elk Cove's Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs and two 93 point scores for Pike Road's Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs.

Pike Road Scores:

93 POINTS 2018 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir: Lush ruby color; smooth and rich, with deep and lively flavors of berries and tangy black cherry. Lovely notes of wood and earth lead to a vibrant and long finish. —Anthony Dias Blue

93 POINTS 2018 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir: Ultra-smooth and velvety; lush, rich, and juicy with ripe cherry. Generous yet balanced, elegant, and long. —Anthony Dias Blue

 

 

Our 2020 Holiday Catalog

Pike Road is here to help you prepare for the holiday season. Whether you’re stocking your cellar in anticipation of company and holiday meals or sending someone a special gift, we’d be honored to be part of your celebrations.

We’re happy to help you find a shipping option for any gifts. New this year: our Reach Out packages all include shipping (3 gift minimum.) After all, if you can’t be with your loved ones you can still send wine. Wishing you all peace, good cheer, and a very happy New Year!

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