2018 Five Mountain
Dense on the nose with huckleberry jam, cherry blossom, leather and vanilla, the palate is replete with blackberry and Italian plum with a savory, black tea finish.
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
“This opens with tart raspberry and blackberry fruit, then seems to lighten up quickly, adding salmonberry and rhubarb. The tannins are astringent and peppery, with a hard shell. More than the other vineyard designates from Elk Cove, the Five Mountain needs decanting.” – Paul Gregutt
– Wine Enthusiast (August, 2020)
91 Points
“…aromas of red and black berries with touches of earth, charcuterie and spice. The palate is light-bodied with bright, fresh fruits and a long, juicy finish.”
– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (April 23, 2020))
92 Points
“Lively, mineral-laced red fruit, floral and cola scents are complemented by vanilla and woodsmoke nuances. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and raspberry flavors that deepen and become sweeter as the wine opens up. Shows very good depth as well as energy and closes with solid, red-fruit-driven persistence and fine-grained tannins that add gentle grip.”
– Vinous (August, 2020)
94 Points
“Medium ruby color, fresh cherry nose; balanced, long and complex…generous and stylish.”
– Anthony Dias Blue (March, 2020)
91 Points
“Very attractive floral notes with roses and red cherries nicely intertwined. The palate has a very succulent feel, cradled in supple, smooth-honed tannins.”
– James Suckling (Jan, 2020)
