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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2017 (based on 14 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 36 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 6/27/2020 & rated 85 points: Seems like it is past its prime. Light bodied, red and purple fruit, some nuance but nothing interesting. (787 views) | | | Tasted by Paradigm Media on 9/30/2017 & rated 89 points: Bright cherry, balanced acidity and a longish finish. Wine drinking extremely well. (2616 views) | | | Tasted by Paradigm Media on 5/17/2016 & rated 92 points: Drank this wine over three nights, and it held up pretty well. Strawberry and ripe raspberry. Well balanced acidty and a little bit of tannin. Very good value and a went nicely with a filet. This is a good value for the money. (4792 views) | | | Tasted by Bowmanifesto on 7/22/2015 & rated 90 points: Smooth, suave, Serene. (6366 views) | | | Tasted by iamandyc on 5/22/2015 & rated 92 points: Very pretty and bright pinot with lighter silky texture. Juicy cherry and strawberry fruit on nose and palate. Good acidity to keep fresh on the medium finish. Very balanced and integrated. Missing complexity or would have deserved higher score. (6566 views) | | | Tasted by cubswinws on 4/15/2015 & rated 90 points: Very nice Oregon Pinot with rich fruit and soft finish. Exceptional summer red. (6313 views) | | | Tasted by Bowmanifesto on 2/19/2015 & rated 92 points: Brilliant way to warm by the fireplace on a frigid winter's eve. Bright cherry with medium body. Cherries and spice on the nose. Dark cherries and baking spices on the palate. And a luxurious finish with fine tannins. What's not to love?! (4857 views) | | | Tasted by Bowmanifesto on 12/26/2014 & rated 92 points: From Willamette to Fairfield, spreading Christmas joy to the BoBoBoBoJo's. Glorious, flavorful, rich, rewarding, fine Pinot Noir. (3301 views) | | | Tasted by Bowmanifesto on 12/19/2014 & rated 93 points: My first bottle of this vintage of Domaine Serene exceeded my high expectations. Bright cherry colored in the glass, with a light body and lithe legs. Very floral and expressive on the nose. The palate is deep, dark, rich and spicy, belying the light weight of the wine's body. The juxtaposition of light-weight with full-flavor is enchanting. I liked this so much more than previous vintages of Evenstad Reserve, that I just purchased an additional case. I'll be enjoying this immensely over its life time. This year, it is my Quality-Price-Ratio Champion of 2014! (2034 views) | | | Tasted by roybivens on 7/26/2014 & rated 90 points: Arthur's wine tasting > Muted nose. Bold on the palate with a slightly thin finish. Enjoyable. Score [ 50 + 5 + 12 +16 + 7 ] = 90 (2028 views) | | | Tasted by mystycreek on 7/26/2014 & rated 91 points: Clear ruby color. Fresh strawberry, grass and tobacco on the nose. Spices, leaves, cherry and candied fruits on the palate. This "basic" Oregon pinot is just so outstanding. Balanced, elegant, solid and easy to enjoy, can't ask for more. (2325 views) | | | Tasted by PDD on 5/30/2014 & rated 92 points: Very good. (1956 views) | | | Tasted by maderay on 5/12/2014 & rated 90 points: VG. Cherries (1428 views) | | | Tasted by Brian Love on 3/25/2014 & rated 92 points: I was impressed with this wine - likely as it was slightly less full bodied as evenstad can be (disclaimer: I prefer the leaner pinots, obviously). It does have a bit of a short finish, but I found it for $32, which to me is a very good QPR for this. I need to go back and buy more at this price. (1501 views) | | | Tasted by PDD on 3/9/2014 & rated 91 points: Solid Pinot and a good QPR. (1181 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 1/23/2014 & rated 88 points: not as great as the first bottle. just missing something. Good acidity but just not up to snuff from this producer. Now I see why the declassified the "evenstad" graps (1227 views) | | | Tasted by mmcdds on 1/11/2014 & rated 87 points: I'm usually a fan of Domaine Serene wines, and while I did enjoy this, I found myself looking for more from this producer. I want to describe the flavors as delicate, but I think dilute is a better descriptor. Nothing is wrong here. It seems that everything about this wine was executed properly and it has a typical Domaine Serene flavor profile, but it does lack in concentration and depth. At this price point, I think the qpr is poor. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by wiscgrad on 12/15/2013 & rated 91 points: Drank over 2 days. Even better as it had some time to breathe. one the nose, dark cherry, earthy and black licorice. silky palate that is characterized by supple tannins, elegance and refinement. A little heat on the back end but really good value. (1152 views) | | | Tasted by Rezy13 on 11/19/2013: Tuesday Night Double Blind $40+ (Bin 75): Darker ruby; oak, fresh, deeper, darker fruit profile; blah. (1428 views) | | | Tasted by maderay on 11/9/2013 & rated 90 points: VG. Cherries, spices. (1036 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Domaine Serene Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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#2012 vintage:
"Broadly speaking, the Willamette Valley's 2012 pinots are fleshy and fruit-dominated, with round tannins and forward personalities. The fruit tends to the darker side of the pinot spectrum--think cherry and blackberry rather than strawberry and raspberry, much less cranberry and redcurrant--and this gives the wines massive crowd appeal. The best wines also have the depth to age, so don't be fooled by their accessible nature in the early going." - Josh Raynolds
#2013 vintage:
"The key to a successful foray into the ‘13s is first to understand that in most instances the wines lean to the red fruit side of Pinot Noir; they tend to be tangy and tightly wound but often lack concentration. While some wines may put on weight and gain sweetness with bottle age, that’s a gamble I’ll personally leave to others. The 2013s also tend to lack the tannic structure for more than mid-term aging although they will likely endure on their acidity, which I suspect will usually outlast the fruit in this vintage" - Josh Raynolds
#2014 vintage:
"The 2014 vintage in Oregon may be remembered as the vintage of a lifetime [for growers] . . . these wines as they will be similar to the 2009 vintage . . . lovely, ripe, rich, deeply concentrated and aromatic" - winebusiness.com
"The conditions made it relatively easy to make good wines, with no worries about achieving ripeness, and the lack of frost risk allowed us to keep grapes on the vine as long as we wished." - Casey McClellan |
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