Elk Cove Vineyards

By Kelsey Samsel | Wine Country

Photo: Elk Cove’s Estate Vineyards, Gaston, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Founded in 1974, Elk Cove Vineyards remains a family-owned business known for their Pinot Noirs and cool-climate white wines. Winemaker Adam Campbell runs the 200-acre estate vineyard now but it was originally started by his parents, Pat and Joe Campbell.

They are open every day from 10am-5pm for different kinds of tastings. Visit their online shop to read about the different types of wine they make.

TASTINGS

For $15 per person, taste 4-6 wines in the Elk Cove Tasting Room. When you purchase two bottles of wine, you will be refunded for one tasting fee. To do this tasting for free with up to four guests, join the Elk Cove Roosevelt Wine Club.

If it’s nice outside, sit at the outdoor picnic tables with one of Elk Cove’s GoVino plastic glasses. ($4, no glass or outside alcohol allowed) No reservations required, but the tables fill up fast and are only open until 5pm.

For a Private Seated Tasting, call ahead and reserve a tasting for up to 8 guests in their barrel room, La Bohème Vineyard, the Elk Cove Pond or the Roosevelt Room. With this option, you will have access to their more exclusive wines and library selections. $75/person, $35/club members.

Interested in a Grand Tour of the vineyards, facilities and a tasting of 4-6 of their most exclusive wines? Call at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation. $50/person, refundable with a 6 bottle purchase or Club membership.

Call in advance to reserve a tasting for a large group. 877-ELK-COVE or email them at info@elkcove.com

For large, private events (up to 100 guests), reserve their Roosevelt Room. Call well in advance to get a date on the calendar because availablity is limited.

WINE CLUB

Check out the Elk Cove wine club if you want to have wine delivered right to your front door. There are two levels and they both include a Pinot Noir in each shipment – the Classic Roosevelt Club and the Collectors Roosevelt Club. With your membership, you also get extra perks including access to members-only events, private seated tastings, discounts, etc.

Visit Elk Cove’s website to learn more about their history, staff and the wines they make and sell.

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About the Author

Kelsey grew up in Boring, Oregon, and loves everything about the Northwest. She and her husband play in a local band and they love to travel, eat, and hike with their dog, Dexter.