Elk Cove - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2023 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Elk Cove |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 677138 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Elk Cove 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit across six distinct vineyard sites, this flagship Pinot Noir reflects the nuanced terroir of the Willamette Valley. The 2023 vintage, marked by a cool start and a glorious summer, demanded experience and patience. Fortuitous rain events allowed for extended hang time, resulting in beautifully ripened fruit. Harvest, though early, stretched into October, showcasing the region's ability to maintain freshness even with rapid sugar accumulation. The wine benefits from a "spice rack" style blending, drawing from diverse vineyard blocks and soil types to create a harmonious and approachable expression. Fermented in small, temperature-controlled steel tanks and aged for 10 months in French oak, this Pinot Noir displays a balance of fruit vibrancy, integrated alcohol, and concentrated flavor. With a harvest sugar of 23.5 brix and a pH of 3.58, this wine showcases the delicate balance achieved by Elk Cove.
