Color me shocked. Up there with one of the more surprising bottles of the year (alongside an old Carlisle Cardiac Syrah). Had very little hope, but was completely and pleasantly surprised.
Cork split in two coming out. Trusty Durand saved the day. First small pour was not encouraging…lots of funk. After leaving alone for 30mins, the faded ruby with tinge of black in the glass had aromatics of sous bois, black tea, and dirty red and black berries. On the palate, this was elegant showing more herbal/earthy notes, dark berry fruit in the background, sweet pipe tobacco and a still-tart finish with both acidity and tannin. I have to admit that if someone said this was older burgundy, I could see it in the realm of possibilities. No sappy, rich, cola type notes here. Open and enjoy!
Color me shocked. Up there with one of the more surprising bottles of the year (alongside an old Carlisle Cardiac Syrah). Had very little hope, but was completely and pleasantly surprised.
Cork split in two coming out. Trusty Durand saved the day. First small pour was not encouraging…lots of funk. After leaving alone for 30mins, the faded ruby with tinge of black in the glass had aromatics of sous bois, black tea, and dirty red and black berries. On the palate, this was elegant showing more herbal/earthy notes, dark berry fruit in the background, sweet pipe tobacco and a still-tart finish with both acidity and tannin. I have to admit that if someone said this was older burgundy, I could see it in the realm of possibilities. No sappy, rich, cola type notes here. Open and enjoy!
Oct 29th, 2024
Very nicely mannered in a straightforward way.
Very nicely mannered in a straightforward way.
Sep 2nd, 2024
Delicious.
Aug 9th, 2024
Wearing its 20 years in the bottle very well.
Wearing its 20 years in the bottle very well.
Jun 10th, 2023
A vibrant, focused and deliciously complex red, offering raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, mocha and subtle sage notes rolling through the long and expressive finish. Deft. Wine Spectator #3 Wine of the Year
A vibrant, focused and deliciously complex red, offering raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, mocha and subtle sage notes rolling through the long and expressive finish. Deft. Wine Spectator #3 Wine of the Year
Mar 11th, 2022
translucent ruby/purple; aromatic, black raspberry, cherry cola, orange peel, tea leaves, oak, dried flowers; ripe, concentrated, dark berries, spice, good length; medium body, lively acidity, gentle tannic grip, 14.4% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir blended from their best sites, aged 16 months in French oak
translucent ruby/purple; aromatic, black raspberry, cherry cola, orange peel, tea leaves, oak, dried flowers; ripe, concentrated, dark berries, spice, good length; medium body, lively acidity, gentle tannic grip, 14.4% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir blended from their best sites, aged 16 months in French oak
Sep 14th, 2021
Quaffable!
Jun 3rd, 2020bright ruby; black cherry, vanilla, potpourri, hint of smoke; sweet flavors of raspberry, plum, cherry liqueur; medium to full body, nice acidity, velvety tannins, 14.2% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir, aged 16 months in 60% new French oak; beautiful representation of the appellation, very nice vintage, and the opulent Domaine Serene style, $70
bright ruby; black cherry, vanilla, potpourri, hint of smoke; sweet flavors of raspberry, plum, cherry liqueur; medium to full body, nice acidity, velvety tannins, 14.2% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir, aged 16 months in 60% new French oak; beautiful representation of the appellation, very nice vintage, and the opulent Domaine Serene style, $70
Dec 24th, 2019
Solid OR
Oct 22nd, 2019
Wild red cherry, def earth, ripe/tart fruit, slight stemmy character, violet, cola, baking spices and vanilla...singing right now...
Wild red cherry, def earth, ripe/tart fruit, slight stemmy character, violet, cola, baking spices and vanilla...singing right now...
Sep 21st, 2019
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
