2003 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (86) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  2/1/2023 - kzkpt Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Dark ruby, med-full bodied. Somewhat phenolic nose, but blowing off after 30 mins in the glass. Nice acids, but turns slightly sour mid-palate. Red berries, a bit of spice and not much tannin. Remarkably long finish, with secondary characteristics dominant.
  
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  So, second night. Last night was Coravin pours. Not convinced it works perfectly. Clearly the wine evolved a bit overnight. Much richer and nose considerably more prominent, with notes of dark fruits. Phenolic tastes mostly gone, in favor of quite rich, sweet character. Almost could be a lighter cabernet. Impression is 'juicy' and pretty big for a 2003 pinot. Lovely.

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  2/24/2018 - clarktoews Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Amazing how much fruit is still on this one. Still has deep colour as well. Fruit does fade after about 1hr of being open, so drink up!

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  4/29/2016 - Javachip wrote: 91 Points

  14.3% alcohol. Allowed to breathe in glass 1 hour before serving. Clear deep dark garnet-ruby color. Elegant, subdued bouquet of black cherries, framboise, cardamom, spicy oak, underbrush. Similar on the palate, full body, rich, balanced, just a bit of alcoholic heat. With excessive swirling, there were some volatile notes at first, but these blew off. Outstanding wine with plenty of life.

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  6/23/2015 - Mlermontov wrote: 92 Points

  An Evening at the Grillmaster's House: mature oregon pinot. the education continues! earthy but also quite brawny. Cola, hints of vanilla and black fruit. mid has a touch of balsamic note, deeply savory, rich fruit, a hint of warmth at the back. finish is ripe, rustic, with hint of tartness and spice.

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  6/21/2015 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This was a wine of contrasts; rich and elegant with a seductive bouquet of ripe black cherry, currant, cola and sweet herbs. It turned to earthiness over time, with dark soil, herbal tones, and a hedonistic whiff of brown sugar. On the palate, I found smooth silky textures, verging on velvet yet remaining balanced throughout, with rich dark fruits, licorice, black cherry, plum and sweet herbs. The finish was long and sappy at first, yet turning fresh with concentrated ripe raspberry fruit and lingering long. (93 points)

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