Domaine Serene - Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml)
Price: $108.99
| Producer | Domaine Serene |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 44970 |
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The 2021 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir is a refreshing and elegant vintage. It's made from 100% estate-grown grapes and has a silky texture that's perfect for pairing with poultry or duck confit. The nose offers rose petals, wild strawberry, strawberry candy, confectionary, Italian fine leather, and hibiscus. On the palate, it's maraschino cherry sweet with a light body and lifted tannins. It finishes with a lovely blueberry compote and velvety texture that lingers long after the last sip.
Domaine Serene Description
Founded in 1989 by Ken and Grace Evenstad, Domaine Serene has become America’s Most Awarded Winery and is the only winery in the world to have secured a top 3 or better ranking for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Wine Spectator’s coveted Top 100 Wines of the Year, while also winning the wine industry’s top honor, Wine Spectator’s Distinguished Service Award in 2018. Located at the top of the Dundee Hills in the Northern Willamette Valley, Domaine Serene’s picturesque Winery Hill Estate is home to one of the world’s most advanced winemaking facilities and is the site of Oregon’s first custom-built winery dedicated exclusively to the production of world-class Chardonnay and sparkling wine. Evenstad Estates owns and meticulously manages over 1,000 acres of land, including 325+ acres of world-class, hillside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, all of which are dry-farmed and LIVE certified sustainable.
James Suckling: 94 Points
A supple texture shapes abundant black and red fruit in this well-concentrated, polished and composed wine. A full body and suede-textured tannins give it a nice heft on the palate. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2021 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve was matured for 16 months in 55% new oak. It opens with broody tar and forest floor aromas before revealing brighter tones of raspberry jam, cinnamon and blood orange. The light-bodied palate features concentrated, savory red fruit framed by silky tannins and bright acidity, and it has a very long, spicy finish.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
The aromas coming from this glass of wine are as clean and fresh as wintertime alpine air, with lilacs and wet stones encircling a bushel of ripe blackberries and a handful of lemons. The wine's black-cherry, cola and citrus flavors are backed by soft acidity and somewhat chewy tannins.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2021 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve is decidedly savory with a lovely blend of sage and shaved cedar complicating wild strawberries. It floods the palate with juicy textures and rich red berries propelled by vibrant acidity. Already wonderfully approachable, the 2021 Evenstad Reserve leaves an aire of violet and lavender lingering over a coating of primary concentration as a web of fine-grained tannins adds a classically dry sensation. The 2021 aims to please while remaining wonderfully balanced throughout. 50% new French oak.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
A handsome red, with deep flavors and structure, offering blueberry and cherry flavors that are laced with forest floor and dusky spices as this moves toward firm tannins.
