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Elke
Elke produces Pinot Noir from California's North Coast, a region defined by cool coastal influences and the complexity they bring to thin-skinned reds. The winery's portfolio centers on site-specific expressions of the variety: the Pukka Selection Evans Pinot Noir and the Evans Donnelly Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir each capture distinct terroir signatures. Wine Enthusiast has rated both releases. Pinot Noir from this region typically shows the varietal's characteristic balance of ripe fruit and structural tension, shaped by maritime air and diurnal temperature swings. Elke's focus on single-vineyard and curated selections reflects a commitment to letting vineyard character speak through the wine.
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