Domaine Serene – Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2013

Dayton, Willamette Valley

The nose is powerful, concentrated, elegant and quite velvety. It reveals notes of plum, cassis and slight touches of black cherry associated with a hint of wild blackberry, subtle woody hints, spices/dust, a hint of tobacco as well as an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper and caramelization (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky and offers a slight mineral frame, finesse, a slight juiciness, fat as well as a very slight creaminess. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry and plum associated with slight touches of wild raspberry jam as well as a subtle hint of cassis, flowers, toasted oak and mocha (in the background). Tannins are very fine and very slightly dusty. Good length.

Score : 16