Double Gold – Rodeo Uncorked
The Elk Cove Vineyards 2024 Pinot Blanc was Double Gold by Rodeo Uncorked.
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90 Points – International Wine Report
The 2024 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Blanc from the Willamette Valley shows a pale straw hue edged with a faint silver sheen, opening with lifted scents of crisp Anjou pear, hints of citrus zest, and a subtle waxy nuance that recalls beeswax candles. On the palate, the texture turns silkier and more rounded, layering baked pear and gentle honey tones into a medium-bodied frame that feels smooth, softly weighted, and quietly satisfying.
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90 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Fermented in tank, the 2024 Pinot Blanc has crisp aromas of underripe pineapple and quince, kiwi and bread dough. The medium-bodied palate features bright, tropical flavors and a mouth-coating texture. Bright acidity balances five grams of residual sugar, and it has a long, flavorful finish.
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Oregon’s Willamette Valley Rolls Out Another Winner: Pinot Blanc
“A critical mass of vintners has devoted serious efforts to making fine Pinot Blanc, which in my view may be the world’s most under-estimated white wine grape variety.”
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90 Points – Wine Spectator
Fragrant and very pretty, with delicate flavors of lemon blossoms, nectarine and honeydew that sail on the supple finish. Drink now.
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90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
The slightly sweet aromas of ripe melon and cinnamon are joined by traces of fresh-cut hay and wet slate. A brisk, crisp mouthfeel unites in lively fashion with flavors like honeydew melon, apple pectin, lemon and tonic water. I look forward to pouring this with a softball-sized burrata. — Michael Alberty
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92 Points – Decanter
“A Pinot Blanc blended across six northern Willamette Valley vineyard sites. Whole cluster pressed, this wine is floral and full of aromatics: green mangoes and ripe golden peaches against a note of sweet clover honey. The palate is medium-bodied, with rich, creamy citrus notes of mandarin and Meyer lemon pulp followed by savoury hints of thyme, green tea and a touch of cardamom.”
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91 Points – Robert Parker
“The 2022 Pinot Blanc is scented of white peach, yogurt, bread dough, cashew and spice. The light-bodied palate is rounded and soft, with generous, ripe, floral-laced flavors and a long, gently leesy finish.”- Erin Brooks
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91 Points – Owen Bargreen
The 2022 Elk Cove Pinot Blanc comes from old vines that are up to nearly 30 years of age. This was stored in stainless steel before bottling. Once on the nose this takes on delicious kiwi and starfruit tones that mingle well with stony accents. The palate is soft and inviting with a smooth texture and generous melon fruit flavors. This is really good in its mineral-driven youth. Drink 2023-2027
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91 Points – Decanter
The least planted of the Pinots in the Willamette Valley, Pinot Blanc offers fresh floral goodness, and this bottling from Elk Cove delivers. Sweet white floral aromas of gardenia and English Hawthorne swirl around notes of lychee and early-season apricot. The palate is light, bright and fruited with sweet peach flesh, mandarin and candied lemon peel. The wine finishes with an incredible mineral streak of wet slate and ample acidic lift.
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92 Points & Editors’ Choice – Wine Enthusiast
“The grapes used to make this dazzler were whole cluster-pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Peach and melon aromas are flanked by notes of honeysuckle and wet slate. Jittery acidity shines a spotlight on rich lemon butter, thyme and green tea flavors. This is one of the best Pinot Blancs I’ve had in a long time. Editors’ Choice.” —Michael Alberty
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92 Points – Robert Parker
“The 2021 Pinot Blanc is bursting with aromas of white peach, quince, honeycomb and flint with spicy undertones. The palate’s broad, savory mouthfeel is countered by mouthwatering freshness, and it has a long, textural finish.” -Erin Brooks
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Impressive Balance – Drinkhacker
Rich and creamy up front, I would have sworn this was chardonnay until I looked later at the label. Notes of buttery vanilla are paired with a bright lemon curd note and a hint of grassiness, adding a gentle earthiness to the wine — and a slightly saline quality — that ultimately gives it an impressive balance. There’s not a ton of complexity here, yet it never feels like a “simple” experience.
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90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“The aromas are generous, with notes of apple, pear, star fruit and candle wax. The palate is flavorful, medium bodied but deft, with a mixture of tree and tropical fruit.”
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92 Points – Owen Bargreen
“2021 Elk Cove Pinot Blanc- The 2021 Elk Cove Pinot Blanc was sourced from vines aged up to 28 years as this was whole-cluster pressed and then aged in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling. Kiwi and starfruit tones collide with minerals and stony undertones on this downright delicious flavor profile. Nicely textured, this beautiful effort is best enjoyed over the next several years.”
