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Saturday, May 27th, 2023

Dear Artisans,

Almost every Willamette Valley winemaker had to forfeit their 2020 vintage from the devastating fires.

Then, they were given what's likely the best harvest in Oregon's history in 2021.

We love witnessing the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes play out in America's wine history, like Napa's 2012-2013 after 2011!

We tasted the latest Elk Cove releases, which were already perennially excellent, but WOW... these three are stratospherically elevated. Don't wait for the rest of the scores to publish—all will be gone. For proof, the 98-point Arterberry Maresh sold out within hours of the offer.

Cheers,

—James Tran

93 Points - The Tasting Panel (2021 Vintage): “This is an excellent Pinot Gris from one of the region’s standard-bearers. Made with 100% estate fruit that was whole-cluster-pressed into stainless steel tanks, the straw-coloured wine smells like white peaches and toasted coconut. Pear and peach flavours are joined by hazelnuts on the rich, full palate. The wine’s zippy acidity is like a surprise ending to a movie."

94 Points - Wine Spectator:

"A compelling Pinot, richly refined and expressive, with polished raspberry and cherry flavors and hints of forest floor and spiced cinnamon. Concludes with supple tannins. Drink now through 2031. 1,140 cases made.” -TF (4/26/23)

94 Points - Robert Parker WA:

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Mount Richmond has a medium ruby-purple color and is scented of black cherry and plum, tobacco leaves, smoked meats and orange peel. The medium-bodied palate is silky and refreshing, with generous, perfumed fruit and spicy accents driving the long finish. Drink 2023-2033." -Erin Brooks (5/18/23)

95 Points - Robert Parker WA:

"...deep scents of red and black cherries, forest floor, pipe tobacco and burnt citrus peel. The medium-bodied palate is surprisingly layered and nuanced, with loads of spicy accents and alluring floral perfume. It has a silky texture, energetic acidity and a very long, spicy finish."

About This Vineyard: "We planted La Bohème Vineyard in 1985 by selecting the very best vines from our original Estate Pommard plantings. This picturesque vineyard overlooks the winery and the coast range mountains and rises to 800 feet, making it one of the highest elevation vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley."

More Outstanding 2021 Oregon Pinot Offers Below—While Still Available!

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