PIKE ROAD - BY ELK COVE CHARDONNAY 2021

Style: Fresh & Detailed

The 120 acre Elk Cove Vineyards is another of Oregon's pioneering wineries (first vintage 1977), having a track record that stretches back to 1974. Founded by Pat and Joe Campbell, the winemaking responsibilities are now in the hands of son Adam Campbell. The emphasis for many years has been the creation of single vineyard pinot releases to complement the larger production sites. All of the reds reviewed here were bottled unfined and unfiltered. BURGHOUND

Golden Delicious apple and sweet Elberta peach aromas encircle the head, with a touch of thyme and spicy cinnamon basil. This is a crisp, lighter-bodied Chardonnay that delivers white peach, lime and saline flavors on a laser beam of acidity. It will be difficult to resist a second glass. Best Buy. MICHAEL ALBERTY, wineenthusiast.com

Spiced nectarines, honeycomb and saline notes allude to its underlying ripeness. On the palate, it's ripe yet constrained by a savoury scaffolding of spicy oak. Earthy notes of wet pebbles and seapsray add to the wine's texture and flavour profile. The finish is pulled together by a lovely line of fine and chewy phenolics, adding to the tension and energy. GABRIELLE POY

Region: Oregon, USA

Variety: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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