2013 Elk Cove Vineyards Roosevelt Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton AVA | Willamette Valley Oregon 1.5L Magnum

This reserve level pinot noir is produced exclusively from grapes from our Roosevelt Vineyard. The wine is fermented in 70% new oak and only the best barrels are selected to create what many consider Elk Cove's finest Pinot Noir.
Rich ruby red in color, this opulent wine opens with a densely layered nose of raspberries, currants, black tea, violets and dates. The palate that follows is a sumptuous layering of big, well integrated characters: marionberry and raspberry complemented by pithy cranberry and tea notes, all backed by silky, classy tannins to form an inviting, contemplative wine.
Roosevelt vineyard was planted in 1993 and has quickly become Elk Cove's most prized vineyard site. A four-acre high-density (2100 vines per acre) planting situated just south of the winery on Willakenzie soils, Roosevelt's south-facing hillside slopes to a steep precipice overlooking the magnificent Williams Canyon.
We don't grow grapes here because it's easy, but because of the beautiful, complex flavors we get from our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and other cool-climate varietals. 2013 will likely be a year that gets mixed reviews, with comparisons to 2010 and 2011. Those in the know rely on these vintages for beautiful elegance, great freshness and amazing longevity. | Elk Cove



2013 | bottled Aug 2014
13% abv
pH 3.61 | TA 5.85
10 months in French oak
196 cases produced