Domaine Serene is one of the great estates in Oregon's Willamette Valley. They utilize environmentally responsible, sustainable farming practices, and their insistence on extremely low yields allows maximum expression of terroir in the concentrated fruit from each vineyard. Consistently excellent from vintage to vintage, "Evenstad" is their flagship wine, and is the defining standard by which all of their Pinot Noirs are measured; so this is a wine where you just can't cut corners!
ROBERT PARKER'S 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."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 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 air 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."
ROBERT PARKER'S 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."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 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 air 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."
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