Red
Elkton Vineyard Pinot Noir
Elkton Oregon · Southern Oregon · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Elkton Oregon · Southern Oregon
- Appellation
- Elkton Oregon
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
duck · lamb · mushrooms · aged cheeses · grilled tuna
Rated vintages
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201491 pts
The winery produces two outstanding Pinots from estate vineyards planted in 1972. This is big and chewy (as the potent alcohol might suggest) and aging in 50% new French oak puts flavors of toasted coconut and caramel around smooth supple cherry fruit. There's a finishing hint o…
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201292 pts
The winery produces two old-vine Pinots from estate-grown fruit; this shows a touch more concentration and complexity. Black-cherry cola, smoke, earth, tobacco and even a faint whiff of the barnyard all mingle, leading the taster down an engaging flavor trail that winds graceful…