Elk Cove Vineyards Mount Richmond Pinot Noir 2017 Magnum – Willamette Valley Oregon

Elk Cove Vineyards Mount Richmond Pinot Noir 2017 Magnum is an elegant and characterful Pinot Noir from the famous Willamette Valley in Oregon. This wine comes from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, an area known for producing Pinot Noir with depth, finesse and great complexity.

The grapes for Mount Richmond Pinot Noir come from a field with ideal conditions for this particular grape variety. The climate in the Willamette Valley combines cool nights with sunny days, producing grapes with a great balance of fruit, acidity and structure. The result is a wine with both elegance and concentration.

The 2017 vintage clearly shows the character of the area. The wine is silky smooth in structure and offers a beautiful balance between fruit, soil and slightly spicy notes. The large magnum bottle also allows for a slower development in the bottle, often adding even more complexity and finesse over time.

This Pinot Noir is perfect with poultry, mushrooms, lamb or light meat dishes. It can also be enjoyed on its own, where the wine’s elegant structure and aromatic nuances really come to the fore.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Earthy nose with notes of forest floor, pine, leather and floral nuances.

Taste: Silky and fruity with raspberry, strawberry, cassis and light spicy undertones.

Finish: Classic Pinot Noir finish with elegant fruit, fine structure and good length.

The story behind Elk Cove Vineyards

Elk Cove Vineyards is one of the most recognized wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. For generations, the Campbell family has been dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the area.

The winery uses sustainable methods in the field and has built a strong reputation for their Pinot Noir wines in particular. The combination of skilled craftsmanship, good soils and Oregon’s cool climate produces wines with elegance, freshness and great complexity.

• Producer: Elk Cove Vineyards
• Name: Mount Richmond Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2017
• Region: Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley
• Country: USA
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Quantity: 150 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• alcohol content: 13.5%