The year is 1977 and the first grapes of harvest are rolling in at what was then a two-person operation called Elk Cove Vineyards. Pat and Joe Campbell have indeed seen their dreams grow. Their dreams — now becoming their son Adam Campbell’s dreams — have expanded even further under Adam's guidance and direction.

“Crush Crew”
Pat and Adam Campbell
first and second generation winemakers
Elk Cove Vineyards 1975

“Taking Dad to Work”
Joe and Adam Campbell
first and second generation winemakers
Elk Cove Vineyards 1974

In commemorating this journey, Elk Cove Vineyards celebrated with friends and guests at this Gala Event!

Winemaker, Adam Campbell, pouring one of the library wines at the Historical Tasting.

A special gift to our guests, Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir Glass.

The Roosevelt Room, waiting for guests to arrive.

Our chefs — the infamous, Nick Peirano, of Nick’s Italian Bistro in McMinnville and his daughter, Carmen, now at the helm for the restaurant.

Founders and owners of Elk Cove Vineyards, Pat and Joe Campbell, reminiscing and telling tales of their beginning.

The highlight of the evening: drinking the first pouring of the 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve~30th Anniversary Cuvée.

The elegant evening’s menu.

The musicians entertaining during the Welcome and Historical Tasting.

Hospitality Coordinator, Kathy Kennedy, pouring the 1999 Sparkling Wine to welcome guests.