Elk Cove Pinot Gris: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Elk Cove Pinot Gris is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Pinot Gris, in USA, by Elk Cove. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Pear, white peach, citrus, wet stone and pairs well with Salads, halibut and chicken piccata.
Michael's take
“Ripe juicy pear, white peach flesh, bright clover honey, subtle wet stone, rich yet laser-focused Willamette Valley texture.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Pinot Gris
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Elk Cove
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Elk Cove Pinot Gris
- Salads
- halibut
- chicken piccata
- light pasta
When to open it
- Patio
- weeknight white
- crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Elk Cove Pinot Gris
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Elk Cove Pinot Gris taste like?
Elk Cove Pinot Gris is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of Pear, white peach, citrus, wet stone. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Ripe juicy pear, white peach flesh, bright clover honey, subtle wet stone, rich yet laser-focused Willamette Valley texture.
What food goes with Elk Cove Pinot Gris?
Michael pairs Elk Cove Pinot Gris with Salads, halibut, chicken piccata and light pasta. It works best for Patio, weeknight white and crowd-pleaser.
How much does Elk Cove Pinot Gris cost?
Elk Cove Pinot Gris falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Pinot Gris Michael has poured
- Archery Summit Vireton Pinot Gris$$$ · $25–50
- Four Graces Pinot Gris$$ · $15–25
- King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris$$ · $15–25
- Kings Ridge Pinot Gris$ · under $15
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