2016 Five Mountain
“A nose of red raspberries, pomegranate, dried fig and violet introduces this smooth and juicy wine. Open on the palate, rich flavors of black cherry, brambleberry and cinnamon are complimented by silky tannins that melt into a seamless finish.”
93 Points, Vinous, 2019
“Bright ruby-red. Highly perfumed, mineral- and spice-tinged aromas of raspberry, cherry cola and incense are complemented by a suave floral nuance. Seamless and energetic on the palate, offering juicy red fruit liqueur, spicecake and rose pastille flavors…”
– Vinous (May, 2019)
Gold Medal in San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Our 2016 Five Mountain Pinot Noir has been awarded a Gold Medal in the largest competition of American wines in the world!
– San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2019)
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
“Supple and elegantly complex, with pretty raspberry and violet aromas and sleek cherry and orange peel flavors that glide on a long finish”
– Wine Spectator (October 15, 2018)
High Scores For Elk Cove Pinots
Josh Raynolds of Vinous gives high praise for our 2016 Pinot Noirs, with seven Elk Cove wines rated at 91 points or higher.
– Vinous (June, 2019)
92 Points in Wine Enthusiast
Our 2016 Five Mountain Pinot Noir received an outstanding 93 points in Tasting Panel’s Blue Reviews.
– Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December, 2018)
91 Points in Robert Parker
“violet aromas over a core of boysenberry jam and black cherries plus notions of tree bark, cardamom and wet leaves. Light to medium-bodied and blue fruited in the mouth, it has fine, grainy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long with spicy layers..”
– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Aug 31, 2018)
92 Points in Wine Enthusiast
Our 2016 Five Mountain Pinot Noir received an excellent 92 points in Wine Enthusiast.
– Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December, 2018)
