Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley 2015 1.5L +14%

Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2015 (1.5L Magnum)

This is the flagship Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene, one of Oregon's most acclaimed wineries, founded in 1989 by Ken and Grace Evenstad in the Dundee Hills AVA. The Evenstad Reserve is a barrel selection blend from their top estate vineyards across the Willamette Valley, known for its elegance, complexity, and consistency. The 2015 vintage was excellent in Oregon, producing concentrated, structured wines with great aging potential.

Tasting Notes (from winery and critics):

• Aroma: Boysenberry, marionberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, sage, with hints of earth, mushroom, and cola.
• Palate: Rich and concentrated dark/red fruits, velvety/silky tannins, graceful texture, good finesse, and a long, persistent finish with power and elegance.
• Often described as seductive, compelling, and a benchmark for Oregon Pinot Noir.