Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Pinot Noir, in USA, by Elk Cove. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, rose petal, earth, cola, spice and pairs well with Duck, lamb and mushroom risotto.
Michael's take
“Bright red raspberry, savory forest floor, subtle clove spice, silky, translucent, classic Willamette Valley tension.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Elk Cove
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette
- Duck
- lamb
- mushroom risotto
- salmon
When to open it
- Dinner party
- date night
- holiday table
Where to buy Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette
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Questions people ask
What does Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette taste like?
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, rose petal, earth, cola, spice. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright red raspberry, savory forest floor, subtle clove spice, silky, translucent, classic Willamette Valley tension.
What food goes with Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette?
Michael pairs Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette with Duck, lamb, mushroom risotto and salmon. It works best for Dinner party, date night and holiday table.
How much does Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette cost?
Elk Cove Pinot Noir Willamette falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 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.
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