Five Mountain

KensWineGuide.com

2007: 92 "This dark Ruby offering from Elk Cove was the clear winner of blind tasting pinots. This wine opens with a smoky cherry bouquet with notes of tobacco. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very nicely balanced, and velvety. This sophisticated wine is very food friendly and would pair well with salmon, squab, or osso buco..." (May 1, 2009)

Pinot Report

2006: 93 "...silky texture, ripe black cherry flavor, spice, slight earthiness...good structure and balance; ...This is a terrific Pinot..." (February 15, 2008)

Wine Enthusiast

2005: 90 "This new vineyard site, on the east side of the Chehalem mountains, has delivered a precisely rendered, spicy wine, with a pleasing mix of leaf, herb, berry and earth flavors. It’s cut on the tart, acidic side, but it’s neither dull nor simple. Given its balance and texture, it may well age for another decade or more." – Paul Gregutt (March 31, 2008)

Wine Press Northwest

2006: Recommended. "This is a darker-toned red with aromas and flavors of black truffles, mushrooms, plums and chocolate-covered cherries." (April 1, 2008)

Wine Spectator

2008: 90 "Tight, focused and minerally, with a stony component to the dark berry and spice flavors, all floating over a light, transparent structure... Best from 2012 through 2018." – Harvey Steiman (July 31, 2010)

2006: 90 "Bright and lively. A crisp-textured style that emphasizes raspberry and warm-rain-on-slate minerality in equal measure, finishing with snap. Best from 2009 through 2013." – Harvey Steiman (April 23, 2008)

[Tanzer] International Wine Cellar

2008: 92 "Deep red with a bright rim. Sexy black raspberry and floral aromas are complemented by notes of spicecake and incense, plus a hint of musky herbs. Supple, palate-coating red and dark berry flavors show excellent depth without any excess fat. The juicy dark berry note repeats on the finish, which also offers hints of cola and smoky Indian spices. There's lots going on already but I'd stash this wine away for another few years. " – Josh Raynolds (July 1, 2010)

2006: 91 "Alluring bouquet of black raspberry, kirsch, allspice, incense, and cinnamon. The palate offers deep, sweet red and dark berry flavors, supple texture and fine-grained tannins that add gentle grip. Finishes energetic and spicy, with a strong note of sweet red berries. Seductive and delicious now." (May 1, 2008)