The Elk Cove Pinot Gris is hand-harvested from estate hillside vineyards in the northern Willamete Valley.  Pinot Gris has long been a focus at Elk Cove - the Winery Estate Vineyard boasts some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Oregon, dating back to 1985.  Three of the other estate vineyard sites are also planted with Pinot Gris, including 50 acres on steep sloped Mount Richmond Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Planted in a high-density format, all our Pinot Gris undergoes shoot and crop thinning for low yields to maximize quality and concentration.

The Willamette Valley has the perfect climate for this delicate cool weather white wine. Elk Cove has enough sunlight and warmth for ripening, but the cool evenings help retain varietal character and prevent over-ripening. They whole cluster press their pinot gris grapes, then ferment the juice at very cool temperatures in small stainless steel tanks. This gentle treatment protects the aromatic qualities and enhance