Reviews & Ratings

2008 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Blanc

Winery: Elk Cove Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Pinot Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $19

Cases produced: 1,193

KWG Score: 89.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: November 17, 2009

Wine Review: This straw colored Pinot Blanc is one of the better North American Pinot Blancs I can remember covering. It opens with a mild pineapple like bouquet with a hint of lemon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and is nicely balanced between its fruit and mild acidity. The flavor profile is a tasty mineral infused green apple with a touch of peach and lemon. The finish is dry and refreshing, but subtle. The panel thought this offering would pair nicely with chicken cordon bleu, ham or baked brie. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Completing the third leg of our trilogy, Pinot Blanc is true to our style of white wines; clean, crisp and focused on the fruit. While great ripeness is apparent in this wine, lean, and racy also describes the 2008 Pinot Blanc.

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