According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Elk Cove Vineyard’s 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley accounts for 80% of the winery’s substantial production. Medium ruby-colored, it offers up a pleasing perfume of smoke, spice box, cherry, and cranberry. Easy-going and elegant on the palate, this tasty, well-balanced effort can be enjoyed over the next 6 years." (10/09) And from Wine Spectator: "Tangy, with a transparency to the berry and red plum fruit, finishing with an earthy bite. Drink now through 2012." (12/09)