2008 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve
Community Tasting Note
John Dunlap Likes this wine:
Sunday, July 26, 2015 - I don't understand the divergence of opinion. This is a lovely wine and why Oregon often gets the nod for generally producing more Burgundian Pinot Noir than California.
Wonderful red color with a bit bit of bricking at the edge, but clearly within the optimal drinking zone for the next five years. Nose of cherries and raspberries and subtle notes of forest. Flavors mimic the nose (cherries and raspberries mostly) and include a wonderful trifecta of red licorice, plus high notes of watermelon and peony toward the end. Good acidity.
A gift from jeffreylubowski, who loves this wine and this vintage.
PS No cola element, which one associates with Russian River Pinot Noirs, which is neither a positive or a negative. Fortunately, I like both regions.
(Served with chicken and herb-raosted tomatoes in a pan sauce plus mash and white beans on the side.)
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Comment posted by que syrah syrah:
7/27/2015 6:20:00 AM - Good note, thank you. I too don't quite understand the divergence of opinion for this wine, maybe bottle variation as it ages(?) don't know. Sill the vast majority of reviews have given this wine a score of 90 or higher. I too enjoy CA and OR for their differing styles but do prefer Oregon. The '08 vintage for this wine was stellar (one of my favorite) but I'm not sure I'd let it go another five years, cheers!