$15 Estate-Grown Willamette Valley Pinot: Only Elk Cove
Here we are again, staring at the inconceivable and asking: how does one of Oregon's pioneering wineries make an estate-grown Pinot noir from an amazing vintage for $15?
Our duty is not to question but instead, to offer you our expert advice: back up the truck, make way, and buy buy buy!
You'd think we'd be used to Elk Cove's head-scratchingly amazing value by now but actually, with each new release it becomes even harder to believe. Trust us: tasting is believing. Folks this isamazing juice made by the winery who grew it-- that is literallyunheard ofin the world of $15 Willamette Valley Pinot, especially from a truly exceptional vintage like 2015 (our favorite since 2010) and even more so, from an Oregon winery who was making Pinot in the '70s! Brighter and more vibrant in character yet a touch darker in fruit than the '14, it hits all the notes and more. If it seems like I'm encouraging you to buy it, I am. - Marcus
Elk Cove makes dynamite wines across the board; here are a couple of their highly rated, single vineyard Pinots that we love:
$44.95 in any 12 bottle or Build a Case* order ($49.95 regular)
94 points Wine Advocate:"...a fragrant nose of red roses, Bing cherries and Provence herbs with hints of underbrush, lavender and damp soil. Medium-bodied, fine, fresh and delicately-played on the palate, it has a nice foundation of tannins and very appealing freshness that continues through the long finish."
$69.25 in any 12 bottle or Build a Case* order ($76.95 regular)
94+ points Wine Advocate:"...gorgeous notes of fresh cherries, rhubarb pie and violets with suggestions of bay leaves, forest floor, fungi and black tea. Medium-bodied, the palate offers a firm backbone of ripe, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness cutting through the intense flavors, finishing long and perfumed."
We're looking forward to helping you with an order. Thanks for your support!
Temporary hours (Covid) We're available by phone 503.206.8589 from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday, by appointment Saturday, and closed Sunday.
The shop is temporarily not open to the public. You may always reach us by email:
andy@northwest-wine.com and marcus@northwest-wine.com
Build a Case
Make sure you always get a discount by using Build a Case. How it works:
If you haven't found a full case (12 bottles) to buy today, start your Build a Case now by purchasing a few bottles online, by phone or email. If you order online, select the Build a Case option. If by phone or email, just ask us to add the bottles to a Build a Case for you. You'll receive order confirmation and we'll cellar the wines for you at no charge.
Add to your case whenever you see wines you can't resist. Each time you add to your Build a Case, you'll be charged the discounted price.
When you complete your case, we'll apply a shipping rate and contact you to schedule your case for shipment.
Because of finite space in our warehouse, we kindly ask that you complete your Build a Case within six months. Please email or call us with any questions.
