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Elk Cove Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Campbell Family |
| Web site | www.elkcove.com |
| Link to this site |
Elk Cove Vineyards was founded in 1974 by Pat and Joe Campbell, making it one of Oregon's oldest wine producers. The estate vineyard was planted in a protected valley where the namesake Roosevelt elk migrate each spring. Elk Cove Vineyards remains a family-owned and operated winery. Adam Godlee Campbell has been the winemaker since 1995. The winery's focus is on the Pinot "trilogy": Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Elk Cove Vineyards has produced single-vineyard Pinot Noir since 1979. Currently the single-vineyard lineup includes Windhill, La Boheme, Roosevelt, Mt. Richmond, and Five Mountain. A total of 180 acres are farmed.
The wines enjoy good retail distribution. The limited release wines are sold out quickly through loyal customers and on the website. 503-985-7760. This is a trusted source for consistently fine Oregon wines. The comfortable tasting room has panoramic views of the Willamette Valley and is open daily 10:00 to 5:00.
Articles About Elk Cove Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2008 Elk Cove Mount Richmond Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc.,
pH 3.68, 894 cases, $48. From a vineyard planted in high density format in
1996 with old Pommard cuttings from Roosevelt Vineyard. Clones 115 and 777
add to the mix.
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Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark plums
and tea with oak. Full-bodied hedonistic fruit buried in oak and tannin at
present. Just doesn’t offer a load of pleasure now and needs time in the cellar
to integrate the oak and tannin. Good.
Reviewed August 9, 2010
ARTICLE »
2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
13.0% alc., 18,420 cases, $19.
From vines that are 7-22 years of age cropped at 3.2 tons per acre (shoot and crop thinned
for low yields). Whole cluster pressed and fermented at very cool temperatures in small
stainless steel tanks.
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Complex aromatic profile of pears, biscuit, honey and wax. Bright pear
and apple fruits with a creamy richness, lively yet well-integrated acidity and a persistent
finish. This is the one to try if you want to experience what Oregon Pinot gris is all about.
Reviewed March 26, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 19,750
cases, $21. Family owned and managed winery with 600 acres on four vineyard
sites. The focus is the Pinot Trilogy: Noir, Gris and Blanc. This wine is composed
of Pommard and Dijon clones.
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Complex aromatic profile featuring dark berry
fruits, aged wood, fresh-mown grass and a hint of chocolate. The flavors echo
the aromas with some added earthiness and woodsy fungi notes. Unusually
hearty richness and color for a 2007 vintage Oregon Pinot Noir. Barely noticeable tannins
and a dry finish. Well-crafted and easy to drink.
Reviewed March 26, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $23.
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Confected cherry and brown sugar
aromas lead to a cherry-driven core with a little root beer and oak adding interest. Soft in texture with a
pleasing fullness in the mouth and a short, but pleasing finish. An excellent back porch wine for daily drinking.
Reviewed September 15, 2008
ARTICLE »
2004 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $19. One of Oregon's oldest and most distinguished producers. It is a family owned and operated winery with Adam Godlee Campbell as the winemaker.
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Nice wine for what it is. A toasty oak and fruit scented nose leads to luscious cherry and raspberry flavors kissed by oak. The mouth feel is viscous and the whole package is nicely balanced. You would be hard pressed to find a better under-$20 Pinot Noir.
Reviewed September 5, 2006
2008 Elk Cove Mount Richmond Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.68, 894 cases, $48. From a vineyard planted in high density format in 1996 with old Pommard cuttings from Roosevelt Vineyard. Clones 115 and 777 add to the mix. · Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark plums and tea with oak. Full-bodied hedonistic fruit buried in oak and tannin at present. Just doesn’t offer a load of pleasure now and needs time in the cellar to integrate the oak and tannin. Good. Reviewed August 9, 2010 ARTICLE »
2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
13.0% alc., 18,420 cases, $19. From vines that are 7-22 years of age cropped at 3.2 tons per acre (shoot and crop thinned for low yields). Whole cluster pressed and fermented at very cool temperatures in small stainless steel tanks. · Complex aromatic profile of pears, biscuit, honey and wax. Bright pear and apple fruits with a creamy richness, lively yet well-integrated acidity and a persistent finish. This is the one to try if you want to experience what Oregon Pinot gris is all about. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 19,750 cases, $21. Family owned and managed winery with 600 acres on four vineyard sites. The focus is the Pinot Trilogy: Noir, Gris and Blanc. This wine is composed of Pommard and Dijon clones. · Complex aromatic profile featuring dark berry fruits, aged wood, fresh-mown grass and a hint of chocolate. The flavors echo the aromas with some added earthiness and woodsy fungi notes. Unusually hearty richness and color for a 2007 vintage Oregon Pinot Noir. Barely noticeable tannins and a dry finish. Well-crafted and easy to drink. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $23. · Confected cherry and brown sugar aromas lead to a cherry-driven core with a little root beer and oak adding interest. Soft in texture with a pleasing fullness in the mouth and a short, but pleasing finish. An excellent back porch wine for daily drinking. Reviewed September 15, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $19. One of Oregon's oldest and most distinguished producers. It is a family owned and operated winery with Adam Godlee Campbell as the winemaker. · Nice wine for what it is. A toasty oak and fruit scented nose leads to luscious cherry and raspberry flavors kissed by oak. The mouth feel is viscous and the whole package is nicely balanced. You would be hard pressed to find a better under-$20 Pinot Noir. Reviewed September 5, 2006
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