COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Elk Cove Vineyards
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Elk Cove Vineyards is one of Oregon's oldest and most respected wineries, founded in 1974 by Pat and Joe Campbell. Located in the Yamhill-Carlton sub-appellation of the Willamette Valley, the estate remains family-owned and operated by second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell. Elk Cove was a pioneer in planting Pinot Gris in Oregon, recognizing early on that the cool climate and marine sedimentary soils of the Willamette Valley were ideal for producing white wines with vibrant acidity and rich fruit character. The Estate Pinot Gris is sourced from several of their estate vineyards, including Elk Cove, Windhill, Mount Richmond, Clay Court, and Goodrich, all of which are sustainably farmed.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Elk Cove was among the first wineries in Oregon to plant Pinot Gris, championing the variety since the mid-1980s.
Fact 02
The winery is named after the majestic Roosevelt Elk that frequent the nearby Coast Range foothills.
Fact 03
All grapes for this wine are 100% estate-grown across sustainably farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Estate Pinot Gris focuses on preserving the fresh fruit character and bright acidity of the grape. Grapes are hand-harvested and gently whole-cluster pressed to avoid extracting bitter phenolics. The juice is settled and then fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is kept cool to retain delicate primary aromatics. To add texture and complexity without introducing oak flavors, the wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for several months before being blended and bottled.
