On the 12th day of Christmas Assorted Table gave to me…
Elk Cove Pinot Noir
Elk Cove’s mission has always been to craft consistent 100% estate-grown Willamette Valley wines while taking good care of the land and community they love – and for 50 years they’ve been doing just that. They have adopted many practices to aid in their sustainability such as the use of cover crops*, using biodiesel in their farming equipment and dry farming** to name a few. Elk Cove Vineyards are also members of 1% For The Planet, meaning 1% of their revenue is dedicated to environmental causes.
This medium bodied Pinot offers hints of cherry, dark chocolate and bitters on the nose while the palate is bursting with cranberry, black currant, spiced tea, orange peel and leather. If you like a fruit-forward Pinot with a silky finish, this is just the wine for you!
Pair this delicious Pinot with Copper River salmon, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, taleggio and gruyère cheeses or chocolate ganache. IMO there’s never not a right time for chocolate 🙂 !!
Serving Temp – 55–60°F
* instead of synthetic fertilizers, cover crops such as clover for nitrogen and grass to prevent erosion are used
** dry farming is a method of growing crops without irrigation during dry seasons by capturing and storing water from previous rainy seasons. Elk Cove only irrigates during first 3 years of vine growth
