Reviews & Ratings

2012 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir "Mount Richmond"

Winery: Elk Cove Vineyards

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Mount Richmond"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $60

Cases produced: 793

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: July 28, 2014

Wine Review: This ruby colored Pinot Noir from Oregon was a real crowd pleaser. It opens with a very attractive cherry-cola bouquet with hints of black raspberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty black plum with hints of oak, black currant, and cola. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are nicely prolonged. This Pinot is very food friendly and would pair well with pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of candied plums, sarsparilla and rose lead to a well-harmonized palate. This is a classic marine-sediment Pinot with dense, dark fruit that's also graceful and focused. A huge, intense wine with a solid structure of really ripe tannins, this wine keeps lingering long after each taste.

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