Our 2022 Five Mountain Pinot Noir was awarded a 95-point score from Paul Gregutt:

“Elk Cove 2022 Five Mountain Pinot Noir – Purchased in 2005, wines from this historic site (planted by Dick Ponzi in 1978) have proven to be among Elk Cove’s top scoring bottles in subsequent years. The aromas entice with a tapestry of spices, composted earth, mixed berries – marionberries, blackberries – pie cherries and a dash of chocolate. Now settling in with several years post-bottling, it’s beginning to show the balanced power that will propel it through the decades. Drink it now for the juicy, delicious fruit, and set some aside to watch the development of further accents and details.” — Paul Gregutt

This review was published in February 2026 at paulgregutt.substack.com