91 Points – Robert Parker
“lightly scented of blackberries, tar, earth, red currant and black tea leaves with a spicy undercurrent. It’s light to medium-bodied with spicy fruits, a grainy frame and great freshness, finishing restrained.”
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92 Points – Vinous
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.
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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
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94 Points – The Tasting Panel
“Medium ruby color, fresh cherry nose; balanced, long and complex…generous and stylish.”
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91 Points – James Suckling
“Very attractive floral notes with roses and red cherries nicely intertwined. The palate has a very succulent feel, cradled in supple, smooth-honed tannins. Drink now.”
