Elk Cove - Pinot Gris 2020
Price: $18.98
Producer | Elk Cove |
Country | United States |
Region | Oregon |
Subregion | Willamette Valley |
Varietal | Pinot Gris |
Vintage | 2020 |
Sku | 06835 |
Beaming with array of aromas including fresh apricots, mango and honeysuckle, there are also undercurrents of vanilla and honey. Rich yellow apple, fresh cut melon and lemon overtones lead to a slightly spicy finish with a fine edge of slate and jasmine tea. This is a bright and juicy wine.
Elk Cove Description
VINEYARD: Our Pinot Gris is hand-harvested from our hillside vineyards in the northern Willamete Valley. Pinot Gris has long been a focus at Elk Cove - our Winery Estate Vineyard boasts some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Oregon, dating back to 1985. Three of our other estate vineyard sites are also planted with Pinot Gris, including 50 acres on steep sloped Mount Richmond Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Planted in a high-density format, all our Pinot Gris undergoes shoot and crop thinning for low yields to maximize quality and concentration.
WINEMAKING: The Willamette Valley has the perfect climate for this delicate cool weather white wine. We have enough sunlight and warmth for ripening, but our cool evenings help retain varietal character and prevent over-ripening. We whole-cluster press our pinot gris grapes, then ferment the juice at very cool temperatures in small stainless steel tanks. This gentle treatment protects the aromatic qualities and enhances the natural richness of the Pinot Gris grapes, creating our most popular white wine.
Wine Spectator: 89 Points
Expressive aromas of lime and jasmine flower open this version, with appealing stone fruit and spice flavors that finish on a lush accent.