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.
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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.
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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?!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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6/27/2020 - iamandyc wrote: 85 Points
Seems like it is past its prime. Light bodied, red and purple fruit, some nuance but nothing interesting.
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9/30/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bright cherry, balanced acidity and a longish finish. Wine drinking extremely well.
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5/17/2016 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 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.
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7/22/2015 - Bowmanifesto wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, suave, Serene.
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5/22/2015 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 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.
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4/15/2015 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice Oregon Pinot with rich fruit and soft finish. Exceptional summer red.
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2/19/2015 - Bowmanifesto wrote: 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?!
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12/26/2014 - Bowmanifesto wrote: 92 Points
From Willamette to Fairfield, spreading Christmas joy to the BoBoBoBoJo's. Glorious, flavorful, rich, rewarding, fine Pinot Noir.
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12/19/2014 - Bowmanifesto wrote: 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!
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7/26/2014 - mystycreek Likes this wine: 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.
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7/26/2014 - roybivens Likes this wine: 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
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5/30/2014 - PDD wrote: 92 Points
Very good.
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5/12/2014 - maderay wrote: 90 Points
VG. Cherries
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3/25/2014 - Brian Love wrote: 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.
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3/9/2014 - PDD wrote: 91 Points
Solid Pinot and a good QPR.
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1/23/2014 - wiscgrad wrote: 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
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1/11/2014 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 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.
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12/15/2013 - wiscgrad wrote: 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.
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11/19/2013 - Rezy13 wrote:
Tuesday Night Double Blind $40+ (Bin 75): Darker ruby; oak, fresh, deeper, darker fruit profile; blah.
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11/9/2013 - maderay wrote: 90 Points
VG. Cherries, spices.
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