Joe and Pat Campbell founded Elk Cove in 1974, establishing the first vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
The sub-appellation of Yamhill-Carlton is positioned due west of the much smaller Ribbon Ridge, and rather more famous Dundee Hills AVA.
Just like the Dundee Hills, which was carved out of the Oregon wilderness by David Letts in 1965, Yamhill-Carlton is another pioneering AVA, its potential recognised by Pat and Joe Campbell who established the first vineyards for their Elk Cove winery in 1974.
It was officially recognised as an AVA in 2004.
Known for their structure, the wines of Yamhill-Carlton bear the hallmark of dark fruits and spice, and their tannin makes them reliably age-worthy.
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