2007 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve
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Friday, November 29, 2019 - Happy that this beautiful Pinot is my 200th cellartracker review! Even coming from a "poor" vintage (rated "past peak" on spectator chart already) this was so beautifully fresh, energetic and addictive. Aromatic, rich dark cherry cola/plum with mild cinnamon-y spice- fairly one-note for a $75 wine (feels at least $25 too expensive), but very deep/intense and super lithe on the palate, low tannin but plenty of acidity/minerality. Felt like a ripe, jubilant new world pinot in flavor and a burgundy in texture. If this is what Evenstad is like even from a cooler vintage and 12 years in bottle, it's definitely special stuff- although I really wish it had more complexity lurking, I appreciated the combo of expressivity and elegance.
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Comment posted by oldwines:
11/29/2019 7:54:00 AM - As a rule, most people, even on CT understate how long a wine will be good for when properly cellared. I have one of these left, purchased on release I think for something in the $30’s, and your description seems right on the mark...clearly new world but with some restraint and elegance especially when compared to Cali pinot’s. Cheers!
“oldwines” aka Dave
www.dtpwineadvisors.com
Comment posted by sid_loves_wine:
11/29/2019 9:17:00 AM - Agreed Dave, this was kept in our friend's temperature controlled cellar and tasted totally fresh/vibrant. Makes me curious to try one on release. Reminded me of some Sta. Rita Hills Pinot a little bit, something focused on cool fruit like Whitcraft, although the baking spices/oak in this were more prevalent.