2017 Elk Cove Vineyards Five Mountain Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir

14.0% alc., 741 cases, $60. Harvest Brix 24.0º. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose offers a joyous mix of cherry, licorice and sandalwood aromas. Both fruity and earthy in a midweight plus style revealing a deep dive into ripe, dark fruits including blackberry and black current. Sleek in the mouth, with a compliment of toasty oak and an extremely long finish. Score: 93. Reviewed May 30, 2022

Winery: Elk Cove Vineyards
From article: Vineyards Established 1972-1973