I first heard about Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir from my brother. He had come across the bottle at his local wine shop while looking for a Pinot Noir that was in his price range, which was around $20, for a date he had that same night. Knowing nothing about the winery, he had been drawn to the bottle because it was from Oregon’s Willamette Valley and because it fit his budget – he may be a PhD now, but he’s still got some serious education debt!