ELK COVE PINOT NOIR FIVE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2021

Five Mountain Vineyard is set on a steep southeast facing slope in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, with a view of five volcanoes of the Cascade Range:  Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Adams.  This historic vineyard was planted in 1978 by the Ponzi family and was purchased by Elk Cove in 2005. Earthy, rustic and bold black raspberry fruit that has real depth.

94 POINTS, The Wine Advocate. "Medium ruby-purple, the 2021 Pinot Noir Five Mountain has deep aromas of cranberries, red cherries, and black tea leaves. The medium-bodied palate explodes with concentrated, perfumed fruits. All that generosity is supported by silky tannins and bright, mouthwatering acidity that calls you in for another sip on the long, layered, spicy finish. What a lovely expression this vintage!"

94 POINTS, Wine Enthusiast. "Blackberries and orange peel aromas are joined by a full-on earthy, rocky post-rain petrichor/geosmin experience. Rain and fruit—talk about quintessentially Oregon. The wine’s fuller-bodied flavors include black cherries and herb notes.