Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2024 vintage. Viognier 65%, Chardonnay 20%, Obeidi 10%, and Muscat d'Alexandrie 5%. A skillful blend in which the Viognier plays the first violin in the nose with exotic fruit and flowers, whilst the others seem to add freshness and delicacy. Good to know is that the vineyards are at 1050 meters of altitude. It's hard to find a bad wine from Lebanon. Abv. 13%. — 10 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and flinty spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and noted mineral spice. Nice! — 5 months ago

Ashraf Attal

9.1

With an amazing company — 9 months ago

Mark Eastom

9.0

2014. Baked apple, baking spice, caramel, subtle toast, tiny bit of an oxidation (nuts), nice acid. — 2 years ago

ek lim

9.5

Sweet goes very well with cheese. — 4 years ago

Ron R

9.2

A contemporary pinot that requires some bottle age. Beautiful oak treatment on the nose and palate. Superb, textured mid-palate. Uncharacteristically fruit-forward, finishes sweet - beauty, and I don’t normally like pinots from Santenay. — 5 years ago

with Andrew

Doug Adams

9.2

2016. Great nose with hints of wood and cherry. Nice deep red color. Cherry flavors with hints of vanilla. Some acidity on finish. Found it at a local wine shop! — 6 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2022 vintage. Cinsault is rather rare as a single varietal, and this is a great way to discover the varietal. Light, transparent ruby red. Spicy, flowery nose. Fresh and delicate, even with 14% abv. — 7 days ago

Ted

9.4

The oldest of a 4 bottle vertical I bought a few weeks ago. In a perfect window. Made a vodka sauce and wow. Great compliment. Fresh herbs after an hour of being open. Can’t wait to try the other 3 years. — 4 months ago

with Jeni

Ming L

9.2

From a 0.39 ha parcel within the Morgeot 1er cru, this is more Meursault-like in its weight and plushness but still possesses impeccable balance. Ripe orchard fruits and lovely white floral with subtle brioche notes. Broad and polished.

The chateau was acquired by Domaine Serene in 2015. — 6 months ago

John Hagood

9.0

At Albi 1010/2024 — 2 years ago

Jordan de la Torre

9.0

Simple and nice Beaujolais — 4 years ago

with Cleo

Vanessa

9.2

The story of Domaine Serene harks back to Minnesota, where Grace met the late Ken Evenstad, and the couple’s partnership in life and business first began. 💕@domaineserene

With a faith in the terroir of Willamette Valley, Oregon, this pioneering couple purchased land in the Dundee Hills AVA, establishing Domaine Serene in 1989, crafting their first vintage in 1990.🇺🇸🍇

Since then, Domaine Serene has grown, expanded, and rightfully garnered critical acclaim for producing some of the finest expressions of Pinot Noir from this region. 👏👏👏👏👏 Due to their thoughtful dry-farming and sustainable practices in the vineyard, meticulous micro-cru vinification processes, pursuit of blending, judicious use of oak, and aging prior to release, a consumer may come to expect a unique, consistent experience with a glass of this beautiful wine.🍷 In our experience, it never disappoints as a special wine to be shared during the holidays or celebratory moments. 🎉

Here is the Domaine Serene, Evenstad Reserve, Willamette Valley, Vintage 2017, ABV 14.4%. It has a strong structure, and balance, backed by high acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, and vibrant fruit aromas such as cherry, kirsch, and blackberry. It also offers complexity in aromas and flavors with not only red / black fruit, but also violet, licorice, clove, vanilla, cola, saddle leather, nutmeg, and forest floor notes. The finish lingers.👌👌👌👌

In 2015, the Evenstads made their dream a reality by purchasing Château de la Crée in Santenay, Burgundy, France, an estate that dates back to the 15th Century. 🇫🇷 Their story is inspiring and their wines are delicious. We hope to someday visit their estates in Willamette and Santenay.

Until then we will continue to enjoy their wines and remember their story, pioneering spirit, partnership, and pursuit of excellence in their craft. Cheers! ✨✨✨ — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Syrah 40%, Cindault 15% l, and Cardigan 5%. High altitude vineyards ( 1050 m). Aged 24 months in concrete. Cherries, berries and spices. The tannins have a little rough edge, but the wine has character and would be a great match for many Lebanese dishes. Abv. 13%. — 9 days ago

Ericsson

9.0

Hitting all the right notes. Like the wine. — 6 months ago

Ming L

9.1

My first Santenay 1er Cru, Clos Faubard borders Chassagne-Montrachet and has higher proportion of limestone than most of clay heavier soils in Santenay.

The resulting wine is more dark fruited underpinned by chalky minerals that’s reminiscent of Cote de Nuits. Raspberry, blackberry, steeped red tea, forest floor, light dried herbs, and hint of purple floral. Medium to full bodied with lively acidity and energetic mid palate. The fruits are a bit chunky on the palate, with fine rustic tannins. — 6 months ago

Daniel Sullivan

9.3

Light ruby color.
Clean red fruit nose.
Lean and astringent. Whole cluster?
Well made. — 4 years ago

Mary H

8.9

Would liken to an entry level rioja. Dark red fruit, tobacco, astringent tannins. Mellowed out a little after opening but still a bit rough on the finish. — 4 years ago

with Louis

Paul Fletcher

8.9

Astonishing value — 6 years ago

Cliff Pavlovic

9.5

A nice red for a wine & cheese or with a dessert — 6 years ago