Monogram is a project initially started by Domaine Serene owner Ken Evenstad and the 2014 version is a simply breath-taking release. The Monogram is a limited production wine that is a barrel selection of what Ken and winemaker Michael Fay consider to be the choicest of lots. The wine is massive and brooding on the palate, showing a wonderful combination of dark and red fruits alongside wonderful earthy nuance —black truffle and peat moss — which all come into play. The wine finishes exceedingly long with dark fruits and minerals lingering on the stunning finish. This is a simply marvelous Pinot Noir which has the potential to evolve for decades. Drink 2019-2040- 96 — 5 years ago
Best Pinot I’ve ever had — 8 days ago
I like Pinot Noir but I would not ever rate an Oregon Pinot Noir above a 9.1. This is just so good. Very nice berry notes, including blueberry. Great finish and actually has a tiny bit of tannin to cleanse the pallet. This one needs to be in your go to “friends are over for dinner”, stash. — 2 years ago
Yamhill Cuvée is named for the county where the Domaine Serene Estates are located. Aged for 14 mos in French oak (43% new), this blend has grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, & Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. Ruby, rich fruit aromas of red berries and floral spices, known as “little sister” of the Evenstad Reserve. The palate shows cherry and strawberry with cacso, oak & cola. The wine is well balanced, long finish, smooth tannins, residual fruit with mineral tones. Nice! Drink now! — 3 years ago
At Steak 48 — 4 months ago
My fave village in Burgundy, and this didn’t suck. Quintessential burg with that signature French oak nose. Hints of cola and nutmeg on the mid palate. Very modern presentation with cherry jam and medium acids. Let this rest for a while. — 3 years ago
Ruby and medium opacity
Refined floral and cherry on nose without much else
Higher acidity, muted red fruits with earthiness
Subtle but lengthy finish
Benefited significantly from time in bottle after opening, fruits opened up and finish became more noticeable — 5 years ago
Ericsson
Sum funky rose. — 20 days ago