ELK COVE ESTATE PINOT BLANC WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2022

92 POINTS, Wine Enthusiast. "The grapes used to make this dazzler were whole cluster-pressed and fermented in stain- less steel. Peach and melon aromas are flanked by notes of honeysuckle and wet slate. Jittery acidity shines a spotlight on rich lemon butter, thyme and green tea flavors. This is one of the best Pinot Blancs."

The Willamette Valley has an ideal climate for Pinot Blanc, a delicate grape variety, with cooler night temperatures that help retain varietal character. To preserve the freshness, Elk Cove's Pinot Blanc is whole-cluster pressed then fermented at very cool temperatures in small stainless steel tanks, all of which accentuates aromatics and enhances the wine.